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Definition for tony (2 of 3)
Tony1
[ toh-nee ]
/ ˈtoʊ ni /
noun,pluralTo·nys.
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.
Origin of Tony
1
After the nickname of Antoinette Perry
Definition for tony (3 of 3)
Tony2
[ toh-nee ]
/ ˈtoʊ ni /
noun
a male given name, form of Anthony.
a female given name, form of Antoinette or Antonia.
Malaysian-based entrepreneur Tony Fernandes has turned AirAsia into the most successful low cost airline in southeast Asia.
Annoying Airport Delays Might Prevent You From Becoming the Next AirAsia 8501|Clive Irving|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Tony Shalhoub, Act One Sometimes you realize the power of a performance only when it remains in your mind many months later.
Hedwig, Hugh & Michael Cera: 12 Powerhouse Theater Performances of 2014|Janice Kaplan|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But I trusted Tony Robbins could sort me out on both fronts.
Can Self-Help Books Really Make a New You?|Lizzie Crocker|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The feisty airline is the brainchild of entrepreneur Tony Fernandes, a Malaysian of Indian descent who also is a British citizen.
The Presumed Crash of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 Is Nothing Like MH370|Lennox Samuels|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His explanation only diminishes the irresistible excitement we feel while watching Tony Perkins peer at Janet Leigh in her shower.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days|David Freeman|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And yet, Tony, you will be generous enough one of these days to think differently!
Tony Butler|Charles James Lever
Maizie would get fifty, Tony and his wife a hundred smackers, another fifty for the concession.
David Lannarck, Midget|George S. Harney
And—just as a guide for moments of expansion—might it be ‘Tony’?
What a Man Wills|Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
He says he 'll send off a confidential messenger at once to Garibaldi's camp with a letter for Tony.
Tony Butler|Charles James Lever
So Tony closed the window himself, and at the same time drew the curtains.
Jim|Charles G. D. Roberts
British Dictionary definitions for tony (1 of 2)
tony
/ (ˈtəʊnɪ) /
adjectivetonierortoniest
US and Canadianinformalstylish or distinctive; classy
Word Origin for tony
C20: from tone
British Dictionary definitions for tony (2 of 2)
Tony
/ (ˈtəʊnɪ) /
nounpluralToniesorTonys
any of several medallions awarded annually in the United States by a professional school for the performing arts for outstanding achievement in the theatre
Word Origin for Tony
from Tony, the nickname of Antoinette Perry (died 1946), US actress and producer