indy
English
Etymology 1
From independent, by shortening, + -y
Noun
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
Adjective
indy (not comparable)
- Independent, unaffiliated (especially not affiliated with a major organization or company).
Usage notes
Usage of indie and indy depends on context. For music, indie is preferred, but for wrestling on the independent circuit, indy is preferred.
Related terms
Etymology 2
From Indianapolis (“location of major car race”)
Noun
indy (plural indies)
- cars designed to meet the rules on the Indianapolis 500 car race.