Associations to the word «Lindy»

Wiktionary

LINDY, noun. A jitterbug, originated in Harlem (New York)
LINDY, proper noun. A pet form of female given names, such as Linda and Lindsay.
LINDY, proper noun. Nickname of Charles Lindbergh.
LINDY, noun. A dance step.
LINDY, noun. A musical composition suitable for such a dance.
LINDY HOP, noun. (dance) An American form of dance, from the 1920s, accompanied by jazz music

Dictionary definition

LINDY, noun. An energetic American dance that was popular in the 1930s (probably named for the aviator Charles Lindbergh).

Wise words

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