different between findy vs indy

English

Etymology

From Middle English findi?, from Old English findi? (“considerable, good, heavy”), perhaps of Old Norse origin. Compare Danish fyndig (“energetic, weighty”).

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -?ndi

Adjective

findy (comparative more findy, superlative most findy)

1. (dialectal or obsolete) full; heavy; firm; solid; substantial; plentiful

   A cold May and a windy makes the barn fat and findy. (old proverb)

English

Etymology 1

From independent, by shortening, +? -y

Noun

indy (plural indies)

1. An independent entity.

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)

1. cars designed to meet the rules on the Indianapolis 500 car race.

Anagrams

• Yidn, dyin'