techy
/ˈtɛki/
techy adjective: technical, of or related to technology. Also the alternative spelling of tetchy.
Adjective
techy (comparative techier, superlative techiest)
- Technical, of or related to technology.
- Are there any techy types around? My computer has stopped working.
- Understanding its significance requires reading four of the techiest paragraphs you'll read all day, but it's worth the slog.2005 August 12, David Pogue, “A Camera That Has It All? Well, Almost”, in The New York Times
Also used as
techy is also the alternative spelling of tetchy.
Forms of techy
| comparative | techier |
|---|---|
| superlative | techiest |
| alternative form | tech-y |
Origin of techy
From tech + -y. Compare techie.
Variant of tetchy, of uncertain etymology.
Words formed from techy
Words that rhyme with techy
Questions about techy
- What does techy mean?
- Techy means technical, of or related to technology.
- What part of speech is techy?
- Techy is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce techy?
- Techy is pronounced /ˈtɛki/.
Words near techy in the dictionary
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