tech-fag

9.9

An insulting word for a person who likes technology and gadgets

noun

Slur

: insulto ofensivo para un aficionado a la tecnología (ofensivo)

He was mocked as a tech-fag for his obsession with the latest gadgets.

Examples

The new employee was dismissed as just another tech-fag by his colleagues.
He was called a tech-fag at work because of his enthusiasm for coding and new technology.
Some forums are hostile toward newcomers, especially if they're labeled a tech-fag.
He's such a tech-fag when it comes to the latest gadgets.
Many people think being a tech-fag is a negative trait.
She felt like a tech-fag for spending her weekends building computers.
Despite being labeled a tech-fag, he proudly shared his knowledge of programming with others.

Synonyms

techie

vstech-fag

Informal

19 6.3

A person who knows a lot about computers and new technology

is used insultingly rather than as a neutral occupational label

computer geek

vstech-fag

Slang

10 3.5

A person who likes computers and knows a lot about them

is used insultingly rather than as a neutral description

technophile

vstech-fag

1 7.1

A person who likes new electronic devices and gadgets

is used insultingly rather than as a positive interest description

propeller head

vstech-fag

Slang

1 8.1

A person who loves computers and new electronic gadgets

is used insultingly rather than neutrally for such enthusiasts

How Enthusiastic

fanatic

18 4.3

tech-fag

Slur

9.9

enthusiast

81 3.4

Surface Forms

tech-fag singular

tech-fags plural

Morphology

tech-fag = tech + fag (semi-transparent) = tech + fag

Formally a compound of 'tech' + the offensive noun 'fag', but the derogatory and specialized use means learners may not reliably predict usage or nuance from the parts alone.

Etymology

Tech-fag joins tech ('technology') and the offensive slur fag ('a rude word for gay people'), so it is used to insult someone who loves gadgets. Because it uses a hateful slur, it is hurtful and should be avoided.