techie

or tech·y or tek·kie

[ tek-ee ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a student, enthusiast, or specialist in a particular technical field or subject, especially electronics.
2. a person with skills or knowledge related to technology, especially computing; information technologist.
3. a technician, as for a stage crew.

techie

/ ˈtɛkɪ /

noun

1. a person who is skilled in the use of technological devices, such as computers

adjective

1. of, relating to, or skilled in the use of technological devices, such as computers

Word History and Origins

Origin of techie¹

First recorded in 1980–85; tech(nical) + -ie

Example Sentences

Along the way, I met retirees from Bakersfield and Thousand Oaks, techies from the Bay Area and a couple in their 60s from Japan.

From Los Angeles Times

The huge techies feared that any California legislation requiring them to pay news organizations significantly would set a pattern for the rest of the nation, so they kept the bite to a minimum.

From Los Angeles Times

When scientists and techies say they can make a better human, should we run the other way?

From New York Times

The techies were all there to celebrate Silicon Valley’s newest obsession: “Dune: Part 2,” the latest movie adapted from the Frank Herbert-authored science-fiction saga, which helped inspire many of them to become interested in technology.

From New York Times

One generator, Loudly, says its growing team is “made up of musicians, creatives and techies who deeply believe that the magic of music creation should be accessible to everyone.”

From Washington Times

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