/ˈɪndi/
OriginFrom independent, by shortening, + -ie. Used of popular music since the 1980s, and of cinema for some decades before that.
- not-comparableIndependent; from outside the mainstream.
“an indie pop group”
“an indie video game”
“You would hide away and find your peace of mind / With some indie record that’s much cooler than mine”
- countableAn independent publisher.
“He says Ninja Tune retains the master and publishing rights on most of its catalog, making it easy to license quickly. Yet as majors jump on the videogame bandwagon, he fears indies may lose that outl”
- countableA work released by an independent publisher.
- uncountableA type of rock music, generally soft-style without screaming or aggression, mixed with synthesized music and electronic.
- countableA person who listens to indie music and follows indie fashion.
Formsindies(plural)