English Explanatory Dictionary

Tony

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A male given name, a short form of Anthony/Antony
  2. A female given name.
  3. A surname transferred from the given name
noun
  1. Any of the statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing.
adj
  1. Stylish, high-toned, upscale.
noun
  1. A simpleton.

Pronunciation

/ˈtoʊni/ /ˈtəʊni/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Tony.wav

Word forms

Tony Tonys Tonies tonier toniest toney

Etymology

Clipping of Anthony /Antony. The statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing are formally known as “Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre”; they are named for Antoinette Perry (1888–1946), an actress, director, producer and co-founder of the American Theatre Wing, who was nicknamed Tony.

Synonyms

swank

Related words

Newton Tony

Translations

Chinese Mandarin: 托尼 Greek: Αντωνάκης Greek: Τόνι Gujarati: ટોની Italian: Tony Italian: Tonio Japanese: トーニ Korean: 토니 Marathi: टोनी Polish: Antek
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