Indy
What is another word for Indy? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Independent, especially not affiliated with a major company or organization; often used of music, films, or games.
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Etymology
A shortening of "Indianapolis" and of "independent" plus -y.
Full origin of Indy →Frequently asked questions
What does “Indy” mean?
The word “Indy” means independent, especially not affiliated with a major company or organization; often used of music, films, or games. In plain terms, either short for Indianapolis, or a casual spelling of "indie" meaning independent.
How do you pronounce “Indy”?
“Indy” is pronounced IHN-dee (/ˈɪndi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Indy” in a sentence?
Here is “Indy” used in a sentence: “She prefers indy bands to anything on the radio.”
What part of speech is “Indy”?
Depending on how it is used, “Indy” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Indy” a common word?
“Indy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Indy” have?
“Indy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: independent, especially not affiliated with a major company or organization; often used of music, films, or games.
What does "indy" mean when describing music, films, or games?
As an adjective, "indy" (more commonly spelled "indie") describes something independent, especially not affiliated with a major company or organization, such as an indy film studio or an indy game developer. It signals creative or financial independence from large corporate backers.
What is the difference between "indy" and "Indy" referring to Indianapolis?
The lowercase adjective "indy" describes independence from major organizations, while the capitalized noun "Indy" is an informal short form of "Indianapolis" or the Indianapolis 500 race. Context and capitalization usually make clear which meaning is intended.
Is "indy" a common way to spell "indie"?
The spelling "indie" is far more common for the "independent" sense in music and film, while "Indy" is the standard spelling when referring to Indianapolis or its famous race. Using "indy" for the independence sense is less standard but does occur informally.
