CDI

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Meaning · English

Ellipsis of CDI factor.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Lauren turned to him and said, “I grew up on Army bases, so I know what CDI means. Chicks Dig It. The average male thinks things that go boom have a higher CDI than the hard work of diplomacy.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “CDI” mean?

Ellipsis of CDI factor.

Is “CDI” formal or informal?

CDI is generally slang.