: characterized by technological sophistication : technical
techy innovations
Examples of techy in a Sentence
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The phone clearly wants to go for a mechanical, techy look with all sorts of bits and bobs on the back, including visible wires and screw holes, but Nothing can't back up any of those mechanical design cues with real functionality.
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Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 14 July 2023
There are a nice handful of techy touches, too, like a multi-room audio system and automatic shades.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024
These are a versatile shoe built for mountain athletes, but don’t feel out of reach or too techy for casual trail runners and hikers.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2024
His podcast, popular with the techy health-optimization set, has nearly 5 million subscribers on YouTube, and has hosted tech leaders like venture capitalist Marc Andreessen.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2024
These techy sweatpants have secure zipper pockets and an adjustable elastic waistband.
—Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2024
For the person who wants to optimize their coffee routine
A coffee maker that’s basically an in-home barista
If your giftee downs coffee like there’s no tomorrow, give them the gift of a techy coffee machine that’ll make the drink of their choice with the touch of a button.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 6 Dec. 2023
Here, shop a fan-favorite hairdryer from Ultra Light ($262 from $349) and a techy face cleanser from PMD ($69 from $99).
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2023
Belkin’s multi-charger — which looks a whole lot like a techy tree — not only charges your iPhone at true 15W MagSafe speeds, but also fast-charges compatible Apple Watch models (including the Series 7, 8, and 9).
—Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 30 Sep. 2023
Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 14 July 2023
There are a nice handful of techy touches, too, like a multi-room audio system and automatic shades.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024
These are a versatile shoe built for mountain athletes, but don’t feel out of reach or too techy for casual trail runners and hikers.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2024
His podcast, popular with the techy health-optimization set, has nearly 5 million subscribers on YouTube, and has hosted tech leaders like venture capitalist Marc Andreessen.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2024
These techy sweatpants have secure zipper pockets and an adjustable elastic waistband.
—Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2024
For the person who wants to optimize their coffee routine
A coffee maker that’s basically an in-home barista
If your giftee downs coffee like there’s no tomorrow, give them the gift of a techy coffee machine that’ll make the drink of their choice with the touch of a button.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 6 Dec. 2023
Here, shop a fan-favorite hairdryer from Ultra Light ($262 from $349) and a techy face cleanser from PMD ($69 from $99).
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2023
Belkin’s multi-charger — which looks a whole lot like a techy tree — not only charges your iPhone at true 15W MagSafe speeds, but also fast-charges compatible Apple Watch models (including the Series 7, 8, and 9).
—Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 30 Sep. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
tech- (in technical entry 1 or technology) + -y entry 1
First Known Use
1977, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near techy
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“Techy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/techy. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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