indie
/ˈɪndi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Independent; from outside the mainstream.
Adjective
Examples
an indie pop group
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An independent publisher.
Noun
Examples
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 outlet.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A work released by an independent publisher.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “indie” mean?
Independent; from outside the mainstream.
Is “indie” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.