English

Proper noun

Tony

1. A male given name, a short form of Anthony
2. A female given name
3. Any of the statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing.

Translations

Danish

Proper noun

Tony

1. A male given name borrowed from English.

Related terms

• Tonni, Tonny

Italian

Proper noun

Tony m

1. A diminutive of the male given name Antonio

Norwegian

Proper noun

Tony

1. A male given name borrowed from English.

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowing from English Tony.

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈto.ni/

Proper noun

Tony m

1. A male given name

Related terms

• António / Antônio

Swedish

Proper noun

Tony

1. A male given name borrowed from English.

English

Alternative forms

• toney

Adjective

tony ‎(comparative tonier, superlative toniest)

1. Stylish, high-toned, upscale.

   They found a tony location for the new store.

See also

• swank

Etymology 2

From the name Tony.

Noun

tony ‎(plural tonies)

1. (archaic) A simpleton.

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   • Dryden

     A pattern and companion fit / For all the keeping tonies of the pit.

Polish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈt̪ɔ̃n̪ɨ]

Noun

tony

1. genitive singular of tona
2. nominative plural of tona
3. accusative plural of tona
4. vocative plural of tona