: characterized by technological sophistication : technical
techy innovations

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From there, the experience got techy. Kristen Geil, Outside, 4 Dec. 2025 Fashion is coming to the fore just as Walmart gets techier — and that’s not by accident. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025 But despite its techy name, a VPN is a simple and powerful tool that can make your online life safer, more flexible, and sometimes even save you money when shopping. Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025 The Displays look and feel just slightly heavier and chunkier than non-techy glasses. Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for techy

Word History

Etymology

tech- (in technical entry 1 or technology) + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of techy was in 1977

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“Techy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/techy. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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