indie
English
Etymology
From independent, by shortening
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɪndi
Adjective
indie (not comparable)
- any form of popular culture (such as pop music from a group not signed to a major label) from outside the mainstream
- a type of rock music, generally soft-style without screaming or aggression, mixed with synthesized music and electronic.
Usage notes
In this spelling, generally but not exclusively used for pop culture, especially music or games, with indy used in other contexts such as wrestling.
Related terms
Italian
Noun
indie f
- Plural form of india