: characterized by technological sophistication : technical
techy innovations

Examples of techy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Designers believe consumers want sleeker, techy ingress, particularly for EVs, with their focus on being new and different. Abigail Bassett, Car and Driver, 12 June 2023 The fabric is soft and comfortable, with a distressed style some people may prefer over a more techy look. Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 16 May 2023 Set back but not defeated, Carbonari sold one of the spa’s techy devices and used the funds to move to London. Caitlin Raux Gunther, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Apr. 2023 Still, tech is in everything these days, and even non-techy fashion brands are eager to keep up with the times. WIRED, 19 Jan. 2023 Multinationals like the Gap and Sephora roll out techy gimmicks like VR dressing rooms and virtual makeup assistants. Alexandra Marshall, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 Move over techy coffee makers and fancy espresso machines, the Espro P7 French Press gets the job done without any fuss. Brittany Natale, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022 Wemo’s smart plug proves that not every techy device has to be massive. Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Aug. 2022 Far’s techy associate is one of 26 Superfeet FitStations powered by HP implanted in partner running shops across the country. Ryan Wichelns, Outside Online, 24 May 2018 See More

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of techy was in 1977

Dictionary Entries Near techy

Cite this Entry

“Techy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/techy. Accessed 2 Oct. 2023.

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