English word origin

Etymology of techy

From tech + -y. Compare techie.

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Source etymology 1

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adj

Technical, of or related to technology.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From tech + -y. Compare techie.

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Root classification mention*deyḱ-ine-pro
Word-formation componenttechen
Word-formation component-yen

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

adj

Alternative spelling of tetchy.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Variant of tetchy, of uncertain etymology.

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