sluggish software
[SLUH-gish SÔF-wair / SOF-weh-ruh]
noun phrasepl: sluggish software programs / sluggish applications
software lento / software preguiçoso / aplicativo lerdo
1. Computer programs or applications that respond slowly to user input, execute tasks at a reduced pace, or consume excessive system resources, resulting in poor performance and user experience.
The sluggish software was freezing every few minutes, making it impossible to complete my work.
O software lento estava travando a cada poucos minutos, tornando impossível concluir meu trabalho.
2. Programs characterized by delayed processing, slow load times, and inefficient resource management.
After installing many extensions, the browser became sluggish software that barely functioned.
Depois de instalar muitas extensões, o navegador se tornou um software preguiçoso que mal funcionava.
In both Brazil and the USA, complaints about sluggish software are extremely common in tech communities. Brazilians often use the term 'software preguiçoso' (lazy software) colloquially, attributing human characteristics to the program. In corporate environments, both countries refer to optimization and system maintenance to address sluggishness. The term has become particularly relevant post-2020 with increased remote work, where sluggish software directly impacts productivity and is a frequent topic in tech support forums and social media tech communities.
NYC Slang
buggy software / laggy app / slow piece of crap
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