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Techie (noun) means (informal) Someone who is skilled with, or keen on, computers and technology.

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(informal) Someone who is skilled with, or keen on, computers and technology.

"He began giving parties in a loft on Broadway at Houston Street, with artists, techies and other downtowners." — Allen Salkin, For Him, the Web Was No Safety Net (2009)

(informal) Someone who handles the technical equipment at an event.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from tech and -ie (see that entry); compare techy and yuppie.

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tekki

Rhymes for techie

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What is the meaning of techie?

"techie" (noun) means (informal) Someone who is skilled with, or keen on, computers and technology.

What is another word for techie?

Other words for "techie" include tekki.

What are the different meanings of techie?

"techie" has 2 main meanings: 1. (informal) Someone who is skilled with, or keen on, computers and technology; 2. (informal) Someone who handles the technical equipment at an event.