Tony - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈtəʊnɪ|  American pronunciation of the word tony
Brit.  |ˈtəʊnɪ|  British pronunciation of the word tony

adjective

- Stylish, high-toned, upscale.
They found a tony location for the new store.

noun

- (archaic) A simpleton.
- A short form of Anthony, also used as a formal male given name.
- Any of the statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing.

Extra examples

We met in a tony restaurant uptown.

But now it's back, and getting attention in some tony precincts .

“I'll stop off and get us a sandwich,” said Matthew. ... Tony, a fastidious eater, sighed.

Tony tried to set his brain to listening.

Tony was bellowing orders.

Tony busted the door down.

What time did Tony call?

If he plays his cards right, Tony might get a promotion.

Tony glanced in her direction and their eyes met.

Those few short months with Tony seemed like a dream to her.

Tony was stunned when Lisa suddenly broke off their engagement (=finished it).

Tony asked us to find him office facilities in New York.

The first I knew about it was when Tony called me.

Tony flunked chemistry last semester.

Tony's here for his messages.

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