Lindy (Noun)
Meaning
An energetic American dance that was popular in the 1930s (probably named for the aviator Charles Lindbergh).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The Lindy Hop was a favorite among the youth of the 1930s due to its high-energy kicks and twirls.
- The dance troupe was known for their dynamic Lindy routines that always got the crowd cheering.
- She loved to watch old videos of couples dancing the Lindy at crowded ballrooms.
- The jazz band's lively music was the perfect accompaniment to the Lindy dancers' acrobatic leaps.
- In the swing dance class, they learned the basic steps of the Lindy and the Charleston.