"of a high tone, affecting social elegance," 1877, American English slang, from tone (n.) + -y (2). It was the name of a reddish-brown fashion color in the 1920s.
Tony
1947, awards given by American Theatre Wing (New York), from nickname of U.S. actress, manager, and producer Antoinette Perry (1888-1946).
Tony
masc. proper name, short for Anthony. Tony Curtis, style of men's haircut (usually with a D.A. at the back), is from 1956, from screen name of U.S. film star Bernard Schwarz (1925-2010).
雙語例句
1. Tony didn't notice because he was too engrossed in his work.
托尼因為太專注於自己的工作而毫未察覺。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Tony moaned in his sleep and then turned over on his side.
托尼在睡夢中發出呻吟聲，然後翻了個身。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Tony also built his own house from his own plans.
托尼還自己設計並蓋好了房子。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Tony had an upside-down map of Britain on his wall.