CDI factor
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Meaning · English
An intangible quality of certain items of professional equipment that is believed to stir inordinate interest in obtaining the item because it makes the possessor feel confident, cool and thus desirable to women.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You don't buy a LaRue because you want lightweight. You buy it for the durability (And the CDI factor)
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 factor” mean?
An intangible quality of certain items of professional equipment that is believed to stir inordinate interest in obtaining the item because it makes the possessor feel confident, cool and thus desirable to women.
Is “CDI factor” formal or informal?
CDI factor is generally slang.