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Connie

Connie (name) means a short, familiar form of the given names Constance or Constantine. Example: “Everyone at work just calls her Connie instead of Constance.”

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A short, familiar form of the given names Constance or Constantine.
"Everyone at work just calls her Connie instead of Constance."
noun
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Informal name for the Lockheed Constellation, a classic propeller-driven airliner.
"Aviation buffs gathered to watch the old Connie take off one last time."

How to use Connie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA nickname, usually for Constance, sometimes also for a classic aircraft.

Word forms

Connies plural

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Etymology

A diminutive formed from names like Constance or Constantine with the affectionate "-ie" ending.

Con Constance Constanza Konnie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Connie” mean?

The word “Connie” means a short, familiar form of the given names Constance or Constantine. In plain terms, a nickname, usually for Constance, sometimes also for a classic aircraft.

How do you use “Connie” in a sentence?

Here is “Connie” used in a sentence: “Everyone at work just calls her Connie instead of Constance.”

What part of speech is “Connie”?

Depending on how it is used, “Connie” can be a name and a noun.

Is “Connie” a common word?

“Connie” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Connie” have?

“Connie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short, familiar form of the given names Constance or Constantine.

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