Christy

¹

[kris-tee]

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

plural

Christies 

1. Christie.

Christy

²

[kris-tee]

noun

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

2. Howard Chandler 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

Along with a volunteer medical army of doctors and researchers, and with funding from billionaire philanthropist Christy Walton, they are analyzing the latest data on certain vaccines and helping coordinate and advise policymakers and physicians.

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Singh paid $3,000 for her daughter Roop to have unlimited access to Christy Haven, owner of Mindful Education Consulting in Mercer Island.

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Prosecutor Christy Slavik argued that the harsher sentence was more appropriate for the severity of his actions.

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He is understood to have forged a relationship with founder Christy's son, former boxing promoter Daniel Kinahan, while living in the Costa del Sol.

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Dave Karger wonders if one star has the makeup to land in the top five: “‘Christy’ star Sydney Sweeney will try to ride her strong Toronto buzz to a first nomination.”

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