too-too
Americanadjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of too-too
First recorded in 1890–95; originally adjective use of adverb phrase too too
Example Sentences
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Veblen would surely have seen Vertu as too-too.
From New York Times ● Apr. 17, 2010
Nay, it is hers, I know it too-too plain.
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 by Robert Dodsley
O! but I love his lady too-too much, And that's the reason I love him so little.
From Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare
"On the too-too," responded the Iron Man, rapidly recovering both breath and good humor.
From Every Man for Himself by Hopkins Moorhouse
These boys are too-too stubborn, Lancaster; But 'tis their mother's fault.
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 by Various
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