techie

American  

[tek-ee] / ˈtɛk i /

Or techy or tekkie

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.

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techie British  

/ ˈtɛkɪ /

noun

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

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adjective

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

Etymology

Origin of techie

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

Example Sentences

When someone asked about “pét nat” wines—short for pétillant naturel, a trendy sparkling variety—one young techie pulled faces that would trigger expulsion from a Swiss lyceum.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

A self-described "techie guy," Davies said the platform's current obsession is on giving creators nuanced control over creating or editing footage -- something he described as the company's "holy grail."

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

In Washington, President Clinton and his techie vice president, Al Gore, broke ground by assiduously courting the industry, eager to associate themselves with its perceived coolness and cutting-edge cachet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2025

Gordon and Platt are camp teachers and former students, while Galvin is a techie with unsung talents.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2023

“Not them, specifically. Just guys like them. I’m not conventionally pretty. I like techie things.”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

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