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Christy

1

[ kris-tee ]

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)
, plural Chris·ties.


Christy

2

[ kris-tee ]

noun

  1. Edwin P., 1815–62, U.S. minstrel-show performer and producer.
  2. Howard Chan·dler [chand, -ler, chahnd, -], 1873–1952, U.S. illustrator and painter.
  3. a male given name, form of Christopher.
  4. a female given name, form of Christine.

Christy

/ ˈkrɪstɪ /

noun

  1. skiing a turn in which the body is swung sharply round with the skis parallel, originating in Norway and used for stopping, slowing down, or changing direction quickly
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Christy1

By shortening
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Christy1

C20: shortened from Christiania
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Example Sentences

He attacked girlfriend Christy Mack “multiple times over 15 months.”

From Janay Rice to Christy Mack to Rihanna, our obsession with celebrity victims has reached an all-time high.

A political fight between old rivals and bravery in the face of overwhelming force from both Ferguson, Mo., and Christy Mack.

They persuaded Christy to call her dad—on the air—and come clean.

Stop tweeting, texting, and talking on the phone this Sunday, writes Christy Turlington Burns, in honor of silenced mothers.

There was a high cold wind, which drove black dust over us till we were all like Christy Minstrels.

Corny wanted to see Christy, and Mrs. Passford had begun to be uneasy that he did not return at dark.

But the steamer escaped from the numerous enemies that awaited her, and Christy got on board of her at the last minute.

"Everything is ready, Christy, and I have only to touch the match to the shavings to make a beginning," replied Sampson.

"But Christy is not at home, and we are somewhat anxious about him," added the mother, stating the facts in regard to her son.

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