Windy City

adjective

slang
: of or relating to the city of Chicago, Illinois
Windy City politicos

Word History

Etymology

from the Windy City, nickname for Chicago

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“Windy City.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Windy%20City. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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