techie

noun

tech·​ie ˈte-kē How to pronounce techie (audio)
: a person who is very knowledgeable or enthusiastic about technology and especially high technology
techie adjective

Examples of techie in a Sentence

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The Advanced Encryption Package allows techies to choose from a complex array of deletion algorithms, some of which are approved by various governments. PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025 For decades, the American Dream of Indian techies fueled not just Silicon Valley's rise but also a parallel growth spurt in India, as third-party IT service firms scaled up and Indian tech talent migrated overseas. Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025 The idea of simply putting data centers in orbit is not limited to the offhand musings of techies or the deeper thought of academics. Sophie Hurwitz, Wired News, 20 Sep. 2025 The Tempus workforce is a melange of techies, scientists, oncologists and pathologists, all blended together with the same goal: using AI to better treat cancer. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for techie

Word History

Etymology

tech- (in technology, technician) + -ie

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of techie was in 1970

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“Techie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/techie. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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