Christie

¹

[kris-tee]

noun

1. Agatha, 1891–1976, English novelist of detective fiction.

2. a male given name, form of Christopher.

3. a female given name, form of Christine.

Christie

²

Or Chris·ty

[kris-tee]

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

1. any of several skiing turns executed in order to change direction on a downhill run or for decreasing speed or stopping, especially a turn in which the body is swung around with the skis kept parallel.

Christie

/ ˈkrɪstɪ /

noun

1. Dame Agatha ( Mary Clarissa ). 1890–1976, British author of detective stories, many featuring Hercule Poirot, and several plays, including The Mousetrap (1952)

2. John ( Reginald Halliday ). 1898–1953, British murderer. His trial influenced legislation regarding the death penalty after he was found guilty of a murder for which Timothy Evans had been hanged

3. Linford (ˈlɪnfəd). born 1960, British athlete: Commonwealth (1990), Olympic (1992), World (1993), and European (1994) 100 metres gold medallist

4. William ( Lincoln ). born 1944, French harpsichord player, organist, and conductor, born in the US; founder (1979) and director of the early-music group Les Arts Florissants

Word History and Origins

Origin of Christie¹

1915–20; by shortening; -ie

Example Sentences

Asking why Ryan Christie is playing, then he puts in a man of the match performance.

From BBC

The art historian claims to be a consultant to Sotheby's and Christie's.

From BBC

With actress Julie Christie or supermodel Jean Shrimpton on his arm, he specialised in playing sophisticated villains: including Superman's arch nemesis, General Zod, and the petulant Sergeant Troy in Far From the Madding Crowd.

From BBC

In Christie’s Linda, we have a more relatable menopausal role model than the Hulk, not to mention one that isn’t a radioactive tone of chartreuse.

From Salon

Christie and Flowers shot a combined four of 21 from deep.

From Los Angeles Times