lindy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

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

Synonyms

lindy hop

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