Christy

[ kris-tee ]

/ ˈkrɪs ti /

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noun, plural Chris·ties.(sometimes lowercase)Skiing.

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Origin of Christy

By shortening

Words nearby Christy

Christophany, Christophe, christophene, Christopher, Christ's-thorn, Christy, -chroic, chrom-, chroma, chromaffin, chromaffin body

Other definitions for Christy (2 of 2)

Christy²

[ kris-tee ]

/ ˈkrɪs ti /

noun

Edwin P., 1815–62, U.S. minstrel-show performer and producer.

Howard Chan·dler

[chand-ler, chahnd-], /ˈtʃænd lər, ˈtʃɑnd-/, 1873–1952, U.S. illustrator and painter.

a male given name, form of Christopher.

a female given name, form of Christine.

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How to use Christy in a sentence

He attacked girlfriend Christy Mack “multiple times over 15 months.”
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From Janay Rice to Christy Mack to Rihanna, our obsession with celebrity victims has reached an all-time high.
Why We're So Hard on Janay Rice and Celebrity Survivors of Abuse|Amy Zimmerman|September 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A political fight between old rivals and bravery in the face of overwhelming force from both Ferguson, Mo., and Christy Mack.
The Best of the Beast, Aug 16-17: Ferguson, Porn Stars and Beer|The Daily Beast|August 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They persuaded Christy to call her dad—on the air—and come clean.
‘Car Talk’ Hosts to Retire: Best Moments With NPR’s Laughing Mechanics|Caitlin Dickson|June 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Stop tweeting, texting, and talking on the phone this Sunday, writes Christy Turlington Burns, in honor of silenced mothers.
Christy Turlington Burns: Why You Should Stay Mum This Mother’s Day|Christy Turlington Burns|May 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST
There was a high cold wind, which drove black dust over us till we were all like Christy Minstrels.
In the Ranks of the C.I.V.|Erskine Childers
Corny wanted to see Christy, and Mrs. Passford had begun to be uneasy that he did not return at dark.
Within The Enemy's Lines|Oliver Optic
But the steamer escaped from the numerous enemies that awaited her, and Christy got on board of her at the last minute.
Within The Enemy's Lines|Oliver Optic
"Everything is ready, Christy, and I have only to touch the match to the shavings to make a beginning," replied Sampson.
Within The Enemy's Lines|Oliver Optic
"But Christy is not at home, and we are somewhat anxious about him," added the mother, stating the facts in regard to her son.
Within The Enemy's Lines|Oliver Optic

British Dictionary definitions for Christy

Christy

Christie

/ (ˈkrɪstɪ) /

noun plural -ties (sometimes not capital)

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 Origin for Christy

C20: shortened from Christiania

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