techie

Alternative form of tetchy.

Adjective

  1. Alternative form of tetchy.

Origin

Variant of tetchy, of uncertain etymology.

Noun

  1. One who works with, or has an interest in, technology or computers.
    • Cyberflirts are also looking for men and women who are intelligent. The internet is a techie magnet. It's only natural that those drawn to the web are also drawn to people who are quick-witted, perceptive and astute. -...
    • He began giving parties in a loft on Broadway at Houston Street, with artists, techies and other downtowners. - 2009 August 30, Allen Salkin, “For Him, the Web Was No Safety Net”, in The New York Times:
  2. A person who works on the technical side of events.

Origin

From tech + -ie (q.v.). Compare techy and yuppie.

Forms

techies

Derived

nontechie