A shortened version of the word "Ethiopian." Often used by young adults of Ethiopian descent when referring to other young Ethiopians.
"Hey, let's go to Dallas for the weekend. I heard the Ethies are planning something."

"Okay!"
by always_singin91 December 13, 2011
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The Ethy is short for ethanol, and used as a slur against people that drink a lot.
John: that guys definitely a “ The Ethy”
Leyon: why do you say that?
John: he just drinks all the time
by Shkdurp February 16, 2021
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A term short for an extremely dark African. They are typically of Ethiopian decent. Usually meant in a derogatory way.
How did there get to be so many Ethis in Seattle?

I dunno but they're dark as hell and have an interesting odor to them.
by JodyJoe April 23, 2009
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Any person not of Caucasian ethnicity. A shortened way of using the word ethnic.
Fried chicken and watermelon is so ethy.
by NarLanMarLor February 27, 2015
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Nickname for Ethan. Only used for people who are close with people by the name ethan or have strong complicated feelings toward them...
person: Yo wassup ethy!!
Ethan: bro whass uppp
by Jamal_isetanzzz April 30, 2022
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