adjective
Indy
IHN-dee
adjective
1
Independent, especially not affiliated with a major company or organization; often used of music, films, or games.
"She prefers indy bands to anything on the radio."
noun
1
An informal short form of "Indianapolis" or the Indianapolis 500 race.
"He's flying into Indy for the weekend."
How to Use Indy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither short for Indianapolis, or a casual spelling of "indie" meaning independent.
UK vs US
The "independent" sense is far more commonly spelled "indie" in everyday use.
Word Forms
indies plural, indies plural, indys plural
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Etymology
A shortening of "Indianapolis" and of "independent" plus -y.