connie

n. a short name for people called Constance, Conrad, or similar names.

n. a diminutive form of various given names, most commonly the feminine Constance or the masculine Conrad and Constantine.

“My aunt Constance prefers to go by Connie with her close friends.”

“While her legal documents all listed her as Constance, she introduced herself as Connie in every social and professional setting.”

Informal

n. a famous propeller-driven airplane from the 1940s and 50s known for its curved shape.

n. an informal designation for the Lockheed Constellation, a propeller-driven airliner produced between 1943 and 1958.

“The old pilot told us stories about flying the Connie across the ocean.”

“Aviation enthusiasts gathered at the airshow to witness the rare sight of a restored Connie performing a low-altitude flypast.”

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