toey

[ toh-ee ]

adjective

, Australian Informal.

1. touchy or restive; apprehensive; fractious.

toey

/ ˈtəʊɪ /

adjective

1. (of a person) nervous or anxious
2. (of a person) eager for sexual activity; aroused
3. rare.
   (of a horse) eager to race
4. toey as a Roman sandal
   toey as a Roman sandal very anxious

Word History and Origins

Origin of toey¹

1920–25; originally in reference to a racehorse; perhaps toe + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Captain Tatnall commanded the chartered steamer "Toey-Wan," which was in the harbor.

From Project Gutenberg

A carpenter's handsome handiwork in Arabia should be called his toesome toey-work; don't you think so?

From Project Gutenberg