"Tennessee Valley Indians" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Humorous alternative expansion of the initialism TVI. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} Tennessee Valley Indians pl (plural only)
  1. (CB radio slang) Interference with television signals, caused by CB radio. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Television
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