Definition
bursty
adjective
- characterized by sudden, irregular bursts or outbursts; occurring in short, intense episodes rather than continuously
Usage: informal; technical (computing, networking)
Examples
- The network traffic was bursty, with heavy usage followed by quiet periods.
- His bursty work style meant he'd be very productive for a few hours, then take a long break.
- The data showed bursty patterns of user activity throughout the day.
- Wind gusts created bursty conditions that made sailing difficult.
- The patient experienced bursty episodes of pain rather than constant discomfort.