Does the word "tony" has other meanings other than being a name? I have seen it used as if it's a style? Or a trend? Or something. Can someone help?
Posted Answers
Submitted by grace on July 3, 2008 - 7:16am.
tony also toney
adjective
ton·y also ton·ey (t?'n?)
adj. Informal., -i·er, -i·est.
Marked by an elegant or exclusive manner or quality: a tony country club. Being or in accordance with the current fashion: à la mode, chic, dashing, fashionable, mod, modish, posh, smart, stylish, swank, swanky, trig. Informal classy, in, sharp, snappy, swish, trendy. Slang with-it. Idioms: all the rage, up to the minute.
Comment: I have seen this word used in literature (usually in stories about or set in New York City) but I have never heard anyone use it in conversation. I think the term is a bit dated (meaning old/not current); in other words, not tony!! Alas, it may not be tony to be tony, anymore.
Answer by grace
