Indy

/ˈɪndi/

noun

Short for 'independent', often used to describe someone or something that is independent, especially in relation to music, movies, or books.

She is really into the indy music scene.

Visual representation of "indy" - Short for 'independent', often used to describe someone or something that is independent, especially in relation to music, movies, or books.

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indy film
indy music

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Colloquial

noun

Short for Indianapolis, particularly in reference to the Indianapolis 500, an annual automobile race.

He dreamt of one day racing in the Indy 500.

Often appears as...

indy 500
indy car

noun

Short for independent, often used to describe someone who works on their own or a small business that is not controlled by a bigger company.

He left his corporate job to become an indy consultant.

Visual representation of "indy" - Short for independent, often used to describe someone who works on their own or a small business that is not controlled by a bigger company.

Often appears as...

indy consultant
indy developer

noun

Short for Indiana, a state in the United States.

She just moved to Indy last month.

Often appears as...

indy native
indy resident

noun

Short for 'independent', often used to describe someone or something that is independent, especially in relation to music, movies, or books.

She is really into the indy music scene.

Often appears as...

indy film
indy music

Usage tips

Colloquial

noun

Short for Indianapolis, particularly in reference to the Indianapolis 500, an annual automobile race.

He dreamt of one day racing in the Indy 500.

Often appears as...

indy 500
indy car

noun

Short for independent, often used to describe someone who works on their own or a small business that is not controlled by a bigger company.

He left his corporate job to become an indy consultant.

Often appears as...

indy consultant
indy developer

noun

Short for Indiana, a state in the United States.

She just moved to Indy last month.

Often appears as...

indy native
indy resident

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Explore Subcultures

Investigate indy scenes to understand their values and aesthetics separate from mainstream culture.

She discovered her love for folk art in the indy galleries.

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Slang Awareness

Recognize 'indy' in conversational language relates to authenticity and grassroots.

Pro Tip 1/2

Explore Subcultures

Investigate indy scenes to understand their values and aesthetics separate from mainstream culture.

She discovered her love for folk art in the indy galleries.

Pro Tip 2/2

Slang Awareness

Recognize 'indy' in conversational language relates to authenticity and grassroots.

Pro Tip 1/2

Explore Subcultures

Investigate indy scenes to understand their values and aesthetics separate from mainstream culture.

She discovered her love for folk art in the indy galleries.

Pro Tip 2/2

Slang Awareness

Recognize 'indy' in conversational language relates to authenticity and grassroots.

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Matt Hardy

American Wrestler

When Jeff and I were first starting out and trying to make a name for ourselves, we were doing indy shows, and would take whatever we could get just to have as much in-ring time as we could.

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Danica Patrick

American Driver

Indy, I have lots of great memories from there, and probably the part of me that doesn't feel quite as longing for it is that there is still a chance that I could do it again. It's not gone.

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Hornswoggle

American Wrestler

I did a year and a half of independent wrestling before I got into the WWE. It was nothing really. I didn't make the towns. I don't even say I was an indy wrestler.

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Robert Mathis

American Athlete

Indy, this is my home. I am a Colt. I'm here forever. You aren't getting rid of me.

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Robert Mathis

American Athlete

Indy is my home. It's part of me; it's in my DNA.

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Emerson Fittipaldi

Brazilian Driver

Indy car racing is much more aggressive.

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Matt Hardy

American Wrestler

When Jeff and I were first starting out and trying to make a name for ourselves, we were doing indy shows, and would take whatever we could get just to have as much in-ring time as we could.

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Danica Patrick

American Driver

Indy, I have lots of great memories from there, and probably the part of me that doesn't feel quite as longing for it is that there is still a chance that I could do it again. It's not gone.

Quote examples

Hornswoggle

American Wrestler

I did a year and a half of independent wrestling before I got into the WWE. It was nothing really. I didn't make the towns. I don't even say I was an indy wrestler.

Quote examples

Robert Mathis

American Athlete

Indy, this is my home. I am a Colt. I'm here forever. You aren't getting rid of me.

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Robert Mathis

American Athlete

Indy is my home. It's part of me; it's in my DNA.

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Emerson Fittipaldi

Brazilian Driver

Indy car racing is much more aggressive.

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