tech·ie

[tek-ee]
noun Informal.
1.
a technical expert, student, or enthusiast, especially in the field of electronics.
2.
a technician, as for a stage crew.
Also, tekkie.


Origin:
1980–85; tech(nical) + -ie

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techie or informal techy (ˈtɛkɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl techies
1.  a person who is skilled in the use of technological devices, such as computers
 
adj
2.  of, relating to, or skilled in the use of technological devices, such as computers
 
techy or informal techy
 
n
 
adj

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Techie is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
Slang Dictionary

techie definition

[ˈtɛki]
  1. n.
    a student in a technical or engineering college. : Of course, one groovy guy proves that techies aren't nerds, right?
  2. n.
    a person with technical skills or knowledge. : The techies say it should work, theoretically, that is.
  3. mod.
    having to do with technical people or things. : I don't like this techie jargon.
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Example sentences
One must make techie connections if one is not a techie oneself.
His latest effort combines some nifty techie tricks with the dual trends of
  cheapening storage and broadband growth.
Practically anything you can imagine, from techie trinkets to professional
  gear, is right at your fingertips.
But now, consumer review blog sites give hundreds of early adopter techie
  experience blogs in the first days.
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