Also Toby jug a mug in the form of a stout old man wearing a three-cornered hat.
Older Slang. a long, slender, cheap cigar.
First recorded in 1830–40; generic use of proper name, short for Tobias
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For evolutionary biologist Dr. Toby Kiers, Executive Director of SPUN, the growing body of evidence highlights the need to include fungi in climate and conservation planning.
From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026
At Roland Garros, there were a record 11 men in qualifying and one in the women's event - although only Toby Samuel managed to reach the main draw.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
There were rock stars, politicians, authors and community advocates; here was Toby Keith and conservative tax reform lobbyist Grover Norquist, there was street artist Shepard Fairey and Big Bird.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
Seven months ago, former Energy Secretary Rick Perry described as genius an idea from Texas energy billionaire Toby Neugebauer to build the world’s largest data center on a dusty grazing lease near Amarillo.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Instead of working in the library, Toby suggested that they work outside.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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