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lindy en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

Probably from Lindy, the nickname of US aviator Charles A. Lindbergh.

Meanings

A jitterbug, originated in Harlem, New York.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
lindies	Number=Plur		lexicographic
lindys	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Deriveds

wikipedia: Charles A. Lindbergh

lindy en · VERB · etymology 1

Etymology

Probably from Lindy, the nickname of US aviator Charles A. Lindbergh.

Meanings

(intransitive) To perform this dance.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
lindies	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
lindied	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
lindied	Tense=Past		lexicographic
lindying	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic

wikipedia: Charles A. Lindbergh

lindy en · ADJ · etymology 2

Meanings

(alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of Lindy (“long-lasting; having a proven track record and thus predicted by the Lindy effect to remain relevant far into the future”)
alt of Lindy

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
lindiest	Degree=Sup		lexicographic
most lindy	Degree=Sup		lexicographic
more lindy	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic
lindier	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic