Someone with great technical ability or skill, particularly in fixing things or in sports. Can refer to a skilled tradesperson or someone who is technically proficient.
Tekker
Example Sentences
"Hey, take this over to the tekkers down the street to get it fixed."
"He's a proper tekker when it comes to phones."
"That footballer has got the tekkers."
Etymology & History
Short for "technical" or derived from football slang where "tekkers" means technical skills.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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