techie
techie Lexical Profile
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• noun
A person who is an expert in or enthusiastic about technology, especially computing and electronics (used informally).
"Whenever the office router malfunctions, we ask the resident techie to take a look at it."
A technician, especially one who manages lighting, sound, or backstage equipment in a theater or concert venue (used informally).
"The stage techies worked through the night to rig the spotlights before opening night."
• adjective
Relating to, involving, or characteristic of computers, electronics, or modern technology (used informally).
"The podcast covers a wide range of techie topics, from artificial intelligence to smart home gadgets."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the mid-20th century as an informal shortening of 'technician' or 'technologist' combined with the diminutive suffix '-ie', originally used among college students and theater crews before becoming widespread with the rise of personal computing.