adjective
General Slang
staticky
STAT-ick-ee · adjective · slang
Agitated or on edge because of a situation
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Definitions
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Made tense, hostile, or unsettled — 'catching static' is getting attitude or trouble from someone.
“Everybody got staticky once the ref made that call.”
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staticky In A Sentence
Everybody got staticky once the ref made that call.
Origin & Usage
NYC/AAVE; from 'static' meaning friction or trouble.
People Also Ask
What does 'staticky' mean?
It means agitated, tense, or on edge because of a situation — unsettled or hostile.
What is 'catching static'?
Catching static means getting attitude or trouble from someone; 'static' here means friction or conflict.
Where does 'staticky' come from?
It comes from NYC and AAVE, from 'static' meaning friction or trouble between people.
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