Meaning of Speccy | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The Spectator, a British current-affairs magazine.
   informal
2. A Sinclair ZX Spectrum computer.
   UK, colloquial
3. Synonym of spectacular mark.
   informal

Examples

“It's a while since I wrote anything for the Speccy, so I wouldn't know⟳.”

“TETRIS (Mirrorsoft) Yes, it's the game that makes Amiga and ST owners look⟳ at your Spectrum with real jealousy, 'cos the Speccy version of this classic Russian reaction-tester out performs the 16-bit ports every time.”

“Before you sit⟳ down in front of your Speccy to play⟳ an adventure, equip yourself with a pencil, eraser and plenty of paper. This so that you may draw⟳ a 'map' of the adventure as you move⟳ around.”

“Developers wasted no time making games for the Speccy.”

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