tony
[ toh-nee ]
/ ˈtoʊ ni /
adjective, ton·i·er, ton·i·est. Informal.
high-toned; stylish: a tony nightclub.
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Definition for tony (2 of 4)
Tony
1
[ toh-nee ]
/ ˈtoʊ ni /
noun, plural To·nys.
one of a group of awards made annually by the American Theatre Wing, a professional school for the performing arts, for achievements in theatrical production and performance.
Origin of Tony
1
after the nickname of Antoinette Perry
Definition for tony (3 of 4)
Tony
2
[ toh-nee ]
/ ˈtoʊ ni /
noun
a male given name, form of Anthony.
a female given name, form of Antoinette or Antonia.
Definition for tony (4 of 4)
Blair
[ blair ]
/ blɛər /
noun
Anthony Charles Lyn·ton [lin-tuh n] /ˈlɪn tən/Tony,born 1953,
British political leader: prime minister 1997–2007.
Bonnie,born 1964,
U.S. speed skater.
John,1732–1800,
U.S. jurist.
Also Blaire.
a male or female given name.
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British Dictionary definitions for tony (1 of 3)
tony
/ (ˈtəʊnɪ) /
adjective tonier or toniest
US and Canadian informal
stylish or distinctive; classy
Word Origin for tony
C20: from
tone
British Dictionary definitions for tony (2 of 3)
Tony
/ (ˈtəʊnɪ) /
noun plural Tonies or Tonys
any of several medallions awarded annually in the United States by a professional school for the performing arts for outstanding achievement in the theatre
Word Origin for Tony
from
Tony, the nickname of Antoinette Perry (died 1946), US actress and producer
British Dictionary definitions for tony (3 of 3)
Blair
/ (blɛə) /
noun
Tony, full name Anthony Charles Lynton Blair . born 1953, British politician; leader of the Labour Party (1994–2007); prime minister (1997–2007); Middle East peace envoy from 2007