"Microsoftie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Microsofties [plural]
Etymology: From Microsoft + -ie. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Microsoft|ie}} Microsoft + -ie Head templates: {{en-noun}} Microsoftie (plural Microsofties)
  1. (informal) An employee of Microsoft. Tags: informal Synonyms: Microsofter, Softie

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