Christy

¹

[ kris-tee ]

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)

, plural Chris·ties.

1. Christie.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Christy¹

By shortening

Word History and Origins

Origin of Christy¹

C20: shortened from Christiania

Example Sentences

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

"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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