Slang: Techie

Definition: Someone who knows a lot about technology and computers; a computer programmer or enthusiast. Pronounced 'tek-ee'.


Example:
1) My pal Aizaz is a techie at Distance Learning, Inc.


2) Our computer firm is looking for a few techies to finish a big programming project.


Etymology: 'Tech' is a common short form of 'technology', and the '-ie' at the end signifies that the word applies to a person. This term emerged in the early 1980s, as computers became increasingly popular.




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