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The definition of tony is slang and means stylish or luxurious.

(adjective)

An example of something tony is a brand new luxury vehicle.

Tony is a man's name, or a Tony is an award given annually in the U.S. for special achievements in the theater.

(noun)

An example of Tony is a nickname for Anthony.
An example of a Tony is an award for best theater actor.

See tony in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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adjective tonier, toniest

Slang high-toned; luxurious; stylish: often ironic

noun

a masculine name

noun pl. Tonys or Tonies

☆ any of the awards given annually in the U.S. for special achievement in the theater in acting, directing, etc.

Origin: < Tony Awards, a service mark, after Antoinette Perry (1888-1946), U.S. theatrical figure

See tony in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also ton·ey

adjective ton·i·er, ton·i·est
Informal

Marked by an elegant or exclusive manner or quality: a tony country club.

Origin:

Origin: From tone

noun pl. To·nys

An annual award for outstanding achievement in the theater.

Origin:

Origin: After Tony

Origin: , nickname of Antoinette Perry

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