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tech-head, n. colloq.
Brit. |ˈtɛkhɛd|, U.S. |ˈtɛkˌ(h)ɛd|
[‹ tech- (in technology n.) + head n.1 Compare earlier techie n., tech n.4, tech adj.]
An enthusiast for or expert in technology, now esp. computer technology; = techie n. 2.
Recorded earliest in attributive use.
1983Globe & Mail (Toronto) 26 Mar. e3/2 Delany was among the sci-fi generation that dragged the genre away from its tech-head adolescence toward a grimmer, psychologically dense ‘speculative fiction’ set in crumbling cities. 1986Back Stage 7 Mar. 57/1 My talent lies with people,..in bringing a character and emotion to life, instead of just being a tech head. 1991Backpacker Oct. 71/3 Tech-heads could quibble about Slumberjack's execution of standard mummy features (drawstring hood, draft tube). 1994Face Oct. 161/1 The first of a series of events promising cutting edge multimedia and interactive computer systems, held by tech-head collective Zone UK. 1997T3 Jan. 18/2 These particular 'bots live in Brazil and seem to be owned by a Rubik-crazy tech-head. |