Techie

usgb/ˈteki/
noun

A person who is expert in or enthusiastic about technology, especially computing.

He's a real techie, always working on his computer.
Visual representation of "techie" - A person who is expert in or enthusiastic about technology, especially computing.

Often appears as...

  • computer techie
  • tech-savvy techie

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Informal

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Casual Usage

Used informally among friends or in casual conversations, not in formal settings.

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I'm not surprised Jack fixed your phone; he's quite the techie.
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Positive Connotation

Implies admiration for someone's tech skills, without the negative implications 'geek' might have.

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Our team won because we had a techie handling all the technical challenges.
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Not Profession Specific

Doesn't necessarily mean a professional; could be a hobbyist with a keen interest in technology.

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Even though she's a doctor, she's the techie of the family.
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