spotty connection
[ˈspɑːti kəˈnɛkʃən]
nounpl: spotty connections
conexão intermitente
1. An internet or network connection that is unreliable, frequently dropping or experiencing interruptions
I've been having a spotty connection all morning, so my video calls keep freezing.
Tenho tido uma conexão intermitente a manhã toda, então minhas videochamadas continuam travando.
2. A wireless or cellular signal that is inconsistent, with areas of good and poor reception
The Wi-Fi in this café has a spotty connection near the back room.
O Wi-Fi neste café tem uma conexão intermitente perto da sala de trás.
This term became increasingly common in both English and Portuguese during the COVID-19 pandemic when remote work and online learning became prevalent. In Brazil, people often use it colloquially when discussing Wi-Fi problems, and it's frequently heard in tech support contexts. The frustration with spotty connections is a universal experience in digital culture, transcending regional boundaries.
NYC Slang
janky connection
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