Definition

Describing something that has or produces static electricity, often causing interference or noise.

Example

The radio was staticky, making it hard to hear the music clearly.

Conversation

I noticed the radio has been really staticky lately.

Yeah, it can be annoying when you can't hear the music clearly.

I wonder if it's due to the weather or something causing the staticky sound.

Could be! Sometimes storms mess with the signal.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Staticky → The word is derived from 'static' (from Greek 'statikos', meaning causing to stand or stationary) and the suffix '-y' (meaning characterized by). Therefore, 'staticky' describes something characterized by static electricity or a state of being stationary.

Memory Tip

Think of 'static' as something that is 'stationary' or 'causing to stand' — when something is 'staticky', it has that characteristic of being affected by static electricity.

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