Meaning of Spec-chum | Babel Free

Definitions

A user or fan of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum computer.

UK, slang

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.”

“I don't *know⟳* for sure, but I *believe⟳* that hardware pseudo-random bit sequences like⟳ this one are often done using shift registers with feedback. Cue some more clued-up Spec-chum who can fill⟳ in the gory details...”

“YS3 is the essential read⟳ for the discerning Spec-chum. Available now, you can either browse online, or download⟳ a copy⟳ to read⟳ at your leisure.”

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