Definition
a "techie", a "tekkie": a technician
Techie or tekkie (informal use) is used to refer to people with technical skills, particularly in the areas of electronics or computers.
I have to show my computer to a techie. Hopefully, being a technician and having computer skills, he will be able to fix it.
Pronunciation examples
UK: I am a computer techie.
US: If you have a problem with your computer then you should consult a techie.
- "Techie (Rajard) : Hello, Mr. Carter."
- "Techie (Rachel) : You're welcome."
- "Techie (Rachel) : You're welcome, sir."
- "Techie (Rajard) : Ahh ha ha."
- "Techie (Rajard) : Lovely jubbley."
- "Techie (Rajard) : Yes, sir."
- "Techie (Rajard) : Next, your shipping retrieval number is 307GX – 9999Q."
- "Techie (Rajard) : Okay."
- "Techie (Rajard) : Let's see."
- "You San Francisco tekkies are amazing!"
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