To·ny (t  n )n. pl. To·nys An annual award for outstanding achievement in the theater. [After Tony, nickname of Antoinette Perry.] |
| ton·y also ton·ey (tn) adj. ton·i·er, ton·i·est Informal Marked by an elegant or exclusive manner or quality: a tony country club. [From tone.] |
tony [ˈtəʊnɪ]
adj tonier, toniest
US and Canadian informal stylish or distinctive; classy
[from tone]
Tony [ˈtəʊnɪ]
n pl Tonies, Tonys
(Performing Arts / Theatre) any of several medallions awarded annually in the United States by a professional school for the performing arts for outstanding achievement in the theatre
[from Tony, the nickname of Antoinette Perry (died 1946), US actress and producer]
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