"techie" meaning in English

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          "text": "He began giving parties in a loft on Broadway at Houston Street, with artists, techies and other downtowners.",
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        "(informal) One who works with, or has an interest in, technology or computers."
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        "A person who works on the technical side of events."
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        "(informal) A person who works on the technical side of events."
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        "(obsolete) Alternative form of tetchy."
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        "A person who works on the technical side of events."
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        "(informal) A person who works on the technical side of events."
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        "(obsolete) Alternative form of tetchy."
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