CDI
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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).
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Common questions
What does “CDI” mean?
Ellipsis of CDI factor.
Is “CDI” formal or informal?
CDI is generally slang.
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