unexpected behavior
[/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd bɪˈheɪvjər/]
noun phrasepl: unexpected behaviors
comportamento inesperado
1. An action, reaction, or manner of functioning that differs from what was anticipated or considered normal
The software exhibited unexpected behavior when processing large files.
O software exibiu um comportamento inesperado ao processar arquivos grandes.
2. Conduct or demeanor that surprises or contradicts reasonable expectations
His unexpected behavior at the meeting shocked everyone in attendance.
Seu comportamento inesperado na reunião chocou todos os presentes.
3. In technical contexts, a malfunction or deviation from programmed specifications
The developer reported unexpected behavior in the application's database queries.
O desenvolvedor reportou comportamento inesperado nas consultas do banco de dados da aplicação.
In Brazilian tech culture, 'comportamento inesperado' is the standard technical term used in bug reports and software documentation. In casual American English, 'acting up' or 'tripping' are common colloquial equivalents. This phrase is universally understood in both technical and social contexts across English and Portuguese-speaking regions.
NYC Slang
acting up / tripping
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