indy

noun, adj — 5 senses

indy

noun

Etymology From independent, by shortening, + -y.

1

An independent entity.

To survive, an indy needed hits big enough that distributors would pay up overdue accounts to get them2004, Michael Lydon, Ray Charles: Man and Music, page 80:

Derived terms: indy-curious

indy

adj

Etymology From independent, by shortening, + -y.

1

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

Related terms: indie

indy

noun

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

1

Automotive, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Motor racing, Racing, Sports, Transport, Vehicles A car designed to meet the rules on the Indianapolis 500 car race.

2

Automotive, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Motor racing, Racing, Sports, Transport, Vehicles Broadly An open-wheel open-cockpit single-seat racecar

3

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Motor racing, Racing, Sports Broadly A motorcar race that uses this type of car

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