scrolly

English

Etymology

scroll +‎ -y

Adjective

scrolly (not comparable)

1. (informal, especially of text) Scrolling.
   • 2017, Kieren Hawken, The A-Z of Atari ST Games: Volume 1:

     Although this title probably isn't quite as tight in the gameplay department, it does have a brilliant title screen complete with a demo scene style scrolly message […]

Noun

scrolly (plural scrollies)

1. (demoscene) A scrolling message, especially one used in a demo to convey news, commentary, greetings, etc.

   Synonym: scroller

   • 1999, Ignace Saenen, “Demoscene life/death... [Was: Hi to all demofreaks!]”, in comp.sys.ibm.pc.demos (Usenet):

     In a distant land far far away, in an ancient time when the trees still talked, people were in awe over a sine scrolly that bumped before and after a few pillars.

Anagrams

• cryolls