TONY

Etymology

The statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing are formally known as Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre; they are named for Antoinette Perry, an actress, director, producer and co-founder of the American Theatre Wing, who was nicknamed Tony.

Proper noun

Tony

A male given name, a short form of Anthony/Antony

A female given name

Noun

Tony (plural Tonys or Tonies)

Any of the statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing.

Etymology 1

Adjective

tony (comparative tonier, superlative toniest)

Stylish, high-toned, upscale.

Etymology 2

Noun

tony (plural tonies)

(archaic) A simpleton.

Source: Wiktionary


To"ny, n.; pl. Tonies. Etym: [Abbrev. from Anthony.]

Definition: A simpleton. L'Estrange. A pattern and companion fit For all the keeping tonies of the pit. Dryden.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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