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geeky

 
 
/ˈgiːki/ adjective informal IT

Definition

used to describe someone who knows a lot about science or technology, especially computers: Instead of talking algorithms to geeky programmers, he offers a primer in practical computer security for those doing business online.
(Definition of geeky adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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