INDIE

What Does INDIE Mean in a Text?

Gaming Slang for Newbies

If you're new to gaming, then there is more to learn than just a game's moves and strategy. Gamers should also be familiar with gaming slang, which has around 200 terms in common usage, many of which are difficult for new players to guess. But, you should persevere. Understanding gaming jargon improves collaboration by helping gamers to convey complex strategies, emotions, and actions quickly. Here is the term you care about:

INDIE means "Independent."

More Observations...

It refers to movies, music and video games created without financial backing from major companies. INDIE was first applied to niche music bands operating outside of the mainstream. Rather than a style of music, it referred to the financial circumstances of its distribution.

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When I write INDIE, I mean this:

"Independent"

Summary of Key Points

"Independent" is, by far, the most common meaning for INDIE when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

INDIE
Definition:	Independent
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of INDIE in Sentences

Here is an example of INDIE in conversation:

• Trevor: What's your favorite INDIE game?
• Jo: I love My Friend Pedro. Have you played it?

Example of INDIE Used in a Text

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