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Definition
Snowflake; also refers to television static or snowy noise.
- snowflake; small crystals of ice, usually hexagonal in shape
- television static; snowy, fuzzy white pixels caused by poor signal
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of frozen water crystals, this term is the standard way to describe the visual static or white noise on older analog television screens. It captures the visual resemblance between the chaotic, flickering white dots on a screen and falling snow. In modern contexts, it is also occasionally used metaphorically to describe someone who is perceived as overly sensitive or fragile, mirroring the English slang usage.
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When it snows in winter, you will see many snowflakes drifting down.
The TV is broken, the screen is full of static.
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