indy

See also: Indy and INDY

English

Etymology 1

From independent, by shortening, +‎ -y.

Noun

indy (plural indies)

1. An independent entity.
   • 2004, Michael Lydon, Ray Charles: Man and Music, page 80:

     To survive, an indy needed hits big enough that distributors would pay up overdue accounts to get them

Derived terms

• indy-curious

Adjective

indy (not comparable)

1. Independent, unaffiliated (especially not affiliated with a major organization or company).

Usage notes

Usage of indie and indy depends on context. For popular culture, indie is preferred, but for wrestling on the independent circuit, indy is preferred.

Related terms

• indie

Etymology 2

From Indianapolis (“location of major car race”).

Noun

indy (plural indies or indys)

1. (motor racing, automotive) A car designed to meet the rules on the Indianapolis 500 car race.

   Synonyms: indy car, indycar, Indy car, Indycar, Formula Indy car, Formula Indy

2. (by extension, motor racing, automotive) An open-wheel open-cockpit single-seat racecar

   Synonyms: indy car, indycar, Indy car, Indycar

   Coordinate terms: formula car, Formula car

3. (by extension, motor racing) A motorcar race that uses this type of car

   Synonyms: indy car race, Indy car race, indycar race, Indycar race

   Coordinate term: grand prix

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