Bursty

/ˈbɜːrsti/ adjective

Characterized by sudden, intense bursts of activity, energy, or data transmission followed by quieter periods.

From 'burst' (Old English 'berstan') + '-y' suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by.' This modern technical term emerged in computer science and telecommunications.

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