: characterized by technological sophistication : technical
techy innovations

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But even the hardest-to-please folks are usually thrilled with a techy gift that makes their life easier, more convenient or just more fun. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 And speaking of resisting the robots, Joshua Rothman has put together a techy gift guide of gadgets and gizmos that won’t rot brains. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026 Not everything that gets picked as a Gear of the Year winner is some flashy piece of techy kitchen equipment. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 Luckily, there won’t be much sweating as Collection 1 hinges on a techy grid fabric that’s cool to the touch and dries in five minutes. — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for techy

Word History

Etymology

tech- (in technical entry 1 or technology) + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of techy was in 1977

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“Techy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/techy. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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