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

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

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2023

Last week, when thousands of people got those invitations, suddenly, in online and techie circles, at least, AI was on the sidelines, and it was all anyone was talking about.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 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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