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techie.

One who works with, or has an interest in, technology or computers.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtɛki/
  1. One who works with, or has an interest in, technology or computers.

    informal
  2. A person who works on the technical side of events.

    informal
Where this word comes from

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

adj/ˈtɛki/
  1. Alternative form of tetchy.

    alt-of · alternative · informal · obsolete
Where this word comes from

Variant of tetchy, of uncertain etymology.

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