First Known Use: 1970
Dictionary
techie
noun tech·ie \ˈte-kē\
: someone who knows a lot about technology
Full Definition of TECHIE
: a person who is very knowledgeable or enthusiastic about technology and especially high technology
— techie adjective
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Origin of TECHIE
by shortening & alteration from technician
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