indy
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English[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
From independent, by shortening, + -y.
Noun[edit]
indy (plural indies)
- An independent entity.
- 2004, Michael Lydon, Ray Charles: Man and Music, page 80:
- To survive, an indy needed hits big enough that distributors would pay up overdue accounts to get them
Derived terms[edit]
Adjective[edit]
indy (not comparable)
- Independent, unaffiliated (especially not affiliated with a major organization or company).
Usage notes[edit]
Usage of indie and indy depends on context. For popular culture, indie is preferred, but for wrestling on the independent circuit, indy is preferred.
Related terms[edit]
Etymology 2[edit]
From Indianapolis (“location of major car race”).
Noun[edit]
- (motor racing, automotive) A car designed to meet the rules on the Indianapolis 500 car race.
- Synonyms: indy car, indycar, Indy car, Indycar, Formula Indy car, Formula Indy
- (by extension, motor racing, automotive) An open-wheel open-cockpit single-seat racecar
- Synonyms: indy car, indycar, Indy car, Indycar
- Coordinate terms: formula car, Formula car
- (by extension, motor racing) A motorcar race that uses this type of car
- Synonyms: indy car race, Indy car race, indycar race, Indycar race
- Coordinate term: grand prix