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Techie

/[ˈtɛki]/ adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of tetchy. alt-of, alternative, obsolete
Noun
  1. 1
    One who works with, or has an interest in, technology or computers. informal

    "Cyberflirts are also looking for men and women who are intelligent. The internet is a techie magnet. It's only natural that those drawn to the web are also drawn to people who are quick-witted, perceptive and astute."

  2. 2
    a technician who is highly proficient and enthusiastic about some technical field (especially computing) wordnet
  3. 3
    A person who works on the technical side of events. informal

Etymology

Etymology 1

From tech + -ie, q.v. Compare techy and yuppie.

Etymology 2

Variant of tetchy, of uncertain etymology.

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