spec-chum
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Meaning · English
A user or fan of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum computer.
Register: 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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “spec-chum” mean?
A user or fan of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum computer.
Is “spec-chum” formal or informal?
spec-chum is generally slang.