techie

1. noun Someone who is particularly skilled with or knowledgeable about technology. Hey, Jim—I know you're a bit of a techie. Would you mind having a look at my computer and see if you can find out what's wrong with it? The techies working on the new model have packed it full of all sorts of impressive features.

2. adjective Of or related to the more complex aspects or inner workings of technology. My roommate is a computer engineering major, so whenever I ask him how to do something on the computer, he starts rattling off all sorts of techie nonsense that I can't understand. Look, skip the techie speak. All I want to know is if this is a reliable model of phone.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

techie

(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.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

bummer
butt
angle
angling
edge
edged
edging
high
high, wide, and handsome
wear (one's) apron high

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释义	techie techie 1. noun Someone who is particularly skilled with or knowledgeable about technology. Hey, Jim—I know you're a bit of a techie. Would you mind having a look at my computer and see if you can find out what's wrong with it? The techies working on the new model have packed it full of all sorts of impressive features. 2. adjective Of or related to the more complex aspects or inner workings of technology. My roommate is a computer engineering major, so whenever I ask him how to do something on the computer, he starts rattling off all sorts of techie nonsense that I can't understand. Look, skip the techie speak. All I want to know is if this is a reliable model of phone. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. techie (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. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: bummer butt angle angling edge edged edging high high, wide, and handsome wear (one's) apron high References in periodicals archive Malayalee techies raise ?70mn via Facebook for flood Kerala floods victims DIGITAL KNIGHTS Being Catholic, Consolmagno does not understand how techies in the evangelical churches learn to cope with such difficult matters as creationism, which can inflict heart-sinking embarrassment for believing scientists. God's Mechanics: How Scientists and Engineers Make Sense of Religion The Internet is just as powerful as it ever was, for "techies" and "professional communicators" alike. LETTER If your company coffers are bursting, try a touch of gilt accessorising with the gold mouse -- the latest techie gadget for not-so-prudent financial directors. Midas mouse The day will include the announcement of Techie Team 2000, winners of an annual competition that recognizes tech professionals for their contributions to advancing technology education. Event Encourages Technology Education The study indicates that most buying habits, behaviors and attitudes of Internet users reflect those of the general population--not just a unique "techie" group. Mass impact During one of my frequent email arguments with a techie, I was told that computers are for smart people only and therefore I should stick with the much simpler TV set. My two cents I believe the book can be valuable to the blossoming "techie" with MS. Computer Resources for People with Disabilities or learn how to touch type, because the old QWERTY keyboard is the cornerstone of current interactive technology), I get a blistering, condescending letter from a techie chum in Arizona telling me that my advice is vintage 1960 and that I should get into the modern age with contact management software and voice recognition software which will be replacing the QWERTY keyboard. Low-tech marketing of high-tech goods 'May mga documents pero hindi nga ako techie person so hindi ko alam yung truth [There are documents but I'm not a techie person so I do not know the real truth],' the senator said. Roxas denies poll cheating; belies Binay accusation Summary: It was a packed audience in the ISC main hall as Vineeth's team comprising a teacher, engineer, techie and art student, followed one stunning performance with another of Bharatanatyam and Kathak dance forms. Indian artiste charms Abu Dhabi audience Popup calls enable a techie to send a message to computers saying that user's computer is unsecured and to get disinfected they must call a technical assistance number, which is an internet call that landed at the call centre in Noida. NCR techies phishing for dollars held MITSUBISHI'S new Outlander Plug-in electric 4 x 4 is to receive the Green Award at this year's BusinessCar magazine's Techie Awards. plugs points & But as much as The IT Crowd (we're saying IT as in "aye tee", you know, the techie people who work upstairs and come down to fix your computer by telling to to turn it off and turn it back on again) wasn't the funniest thing on the box - or even a Friday night - it still drew a few laughs. Jen's facing a date with disaster; Best of this week's TV NEW! THE IT CROWD FRIDAY, C4, 9.30pm I've often been accused of speaking fluent 'techie' and I have to say that, on occasion, I am guilty as charged. Strange new tech talk can be of benefit to the world
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