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tony
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UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈtəʊnɪ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈtoʊni/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling'Tony', 'tony': (tō′nē)
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026ton•y /ˈtoʊni/USA pronunciation
adj., -i•er, -i•est.
- Informal Termshigh-toned;
stylish;
swank:a tony nightclub.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026ton•y
(tō′nē),USA pronunciation adj., ton•i•er, ton•i•est. [Informal.]- high-toned;
stylish:a tony nightclub.
- tone + -y1 1875–80,[American.]
- 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.
- after the nickname of Antoinette Perry
- a male given name, form of Anthony.
- a female given name, form of Antoinette or Antonia.
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