lindy
1 synonym for lindy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A energetic, partnered swing dance, sometimes called the Lindy Hop, that originated in Harlem in the 1920s-30s.
Synonyms
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lindy hop
How to use lindy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dance the lindy
lindy hop
Etymology
Believed to be named after aviator Charles Lindbergh, whose 1927 transatlantic flight ("hop") was in the news around the time the dance took off.
Full origin of lindy →Frequently asked questions
What does “lindy” mean?
The word “lindy” means a energetic, partnered swing dance, sometimes called the Lindy Hop, that originated in Harlem in the 1920s-30s. In plain terms, a fast, bouncy swing dance from the jazz era, also called the Lindy Hop.
How do you pronounce “lindy”?
“Lindy” is pronounced LIHN-dee (/ˈlɪndi/ in IPA).
How do you use “lindy” in a sentence?
Here is “lindy” used in a sentence: “They spent the evening learning the lindy at a swing club.”
What part of speech is “lindy”?
Depending on how it is used, “lindy” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “lindy” come from?
The word “lindy” dates back to around 1927. Believed to be named after aviator Charles Lindbergh, whose 1927 transatlantic flight ("hop") was in the news around the time the dance took off.
How many meanings does “lindy” have?
“Lindy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a energetic, partnered swing dance, sometimes called the Lindy Hop, that originated in Harlem in the 1920s-30s.
