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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.”
name
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA nickname, usually for Constance, sometimes also for a classic aircraft.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Connies
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Etymology
A diminutive formed from names like Constance or Constantine with the affectionate "-ie" ending.
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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.
