English Dictionary

sparklies

noun

(informal) Things that sparkle; gems. / (television) A kind of interference pattern on analogue satellite television, caused by a signal that is either too weak or too strong.

I love how the sparklies on her dress catch the light.

意味（1）

(informal) Things that sparkle; gems.

Fetched us a good haul of sparklies last night, did our young Twist, said the rat.

意味（2）

(television) A kind of interference pattern on analogue satellite television, caused by a signal that is either too weak or too strong.

Once the C/NR of the incoming satellite signal reaches +2 or more dB above the threshold rating of the receiver, the last few stray sparklies disappear and the video appears to be totally clear.