Spec-chum
noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
- 1 A user or fan of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum computer. UK, slang
"In fact it's hardly surprising that plans for downloading it onto the Speccy were received with, erm, mirth to say the very least. I must admit that I myself thought something along the lines of "R-Type? Oh yeah?" Well, Spec-chums - let me tell you something: I've never been more wrong."
Example
More examples"In fact it's hardly surprising that plans for downloading it onto the Speccy were received with, erm, mirth to say the very least. I must admit that I myself thought something along the lines of "R-Type? Oh yeah?" Well, Spec-chums - let me tell you something: I've never been more wrong."
Etymology
Blend of spectrum + chum, introduced by Your Sinclair magazine.
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