A person who is enthusiastic about gadgets and mechanical devices, or who invents and builds gadgets.
From gadget (origin disputed, possibly from French 'gâchette' meaning catch of a lock) plus the suffix -eer (from -eer, implying devotion or skill, as in engineer, volunteer). Emerged in the 20th century.
The suffix -eer gives these words a special flavor—it suggests someone who's not just interested but genuinely devoted, almost like a calling; it's the same root that gives us 'engineer,' 'volunteer,' and 'profiteer,' each carrying that sense of passionate engagement.
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