Techie: meaning, definitions and examples
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techie
[ ˈtɛki ]
technology enthusiast
A person who is very knowledgeable or enthusiastic about technology, especially computers and the internet. Techies are often skilled in programming, troubleshooting, and other technical tasks.
Synonyms
IT expert, computer whiz, technology enthusiast
Examples of usage
- Many techies work in the IT industry.
- She's a techie who can fix any computer problem.
- The techie was able to code a new software program in just a few hours.
Translations
Translations of the word "techie" in other languages:
🇵🇹 técnico
🇮🇳 तकनीकी विशेषज्ञ
🇩🇪 Technikfreak
🇮🇩 teknisi
🇺🇦 технар
🇵🇱 technik
🇯🇵 技術者
🇫🇷 technophile
🇪🇸 tecnófilo
🇹🇷 teknoloji meraklısı
🇰🇷 기술자
🇸🇦 خبير تكنولوجيا
🇨🇿 technik
🇸🇰 technik
🇨🇳 技术专家
🇸🇮 tehnik
🇮🇸 tæknimaður
🇰🇿 техник
🇬🇪 ტექნიკური სპეციალისტი
🇦🇿 texnik
🇲🇽 tecnófilo
Etymology
The term 'techie' originated in the late 20th century as a colloquial abbreviation of 'technology enthusiast'. It gained popularity with the rise of the internet and personal computing, becoming a common descriptor for individuals with a passion for technology.