Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

techy

/ˈtɛki/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.20 in modern English

Syllables: techy
IPA: /ˈtɛki/

13

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Technical, of or related to technology.

Informal

adj

Alternative spelling of tetchy.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

"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."
"I still regret uploading all my CDs at the behest of my husband, who is far techier than I am."
"We promise it will be easy — no web-lingo, techy software or long hours spent staring into the internet void."
"For the tech-y friend that's impossible to buy for, pick up this cute and compact Amazon Echo Spot—it's a customizable smart clock that lets you set alarms, play music, preview the weather, control other smart home devices, and so much more."

Etymology

From tech + -y. Compare techie.

Word Breakdown

Root: *deyḱ-

Usage

Inflected Forms

techier (comparative) techiest (superlative) tech-y (alternative)

Derived Forms

techily techiness untechy

Synonyms

cranky fractious irritable nettlesome peevish peckish pettish petulant scratchy testy tetchy

Homonyms

techie

Rhymes With

sketchy musumeci becky techie recce brekkie trekkie breaky becki brekky lecky specky

Questions

How do you pronounce techy?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtɛki/.
What does techy mean?: Technical, of or related to technology.
Where does techy come from?: From tech + -y. Compare techie.

How to pronounce techy

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