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