Meaning & use

Techie

noun·Everyday

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An informal term for a person who is knowledgeable about or enthusiastic about technology.

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The office techie fixed the printer in under five minutes.

She's a real techie who builds her own computers from scratch.

A note on using this word

Once used somewhat dismissively, the term has become a badge of pride among technology enthusiasts.

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