toff

[ tof ]

/ tɒf /

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noun British Informal.

a stylishly dressed, fashionable person, especially one who is or wants to be considered a member of the upper class.

Words nearby toff

toerag, toeshoe, toetoe, toey, tofc, toff, toffee, toffee-apple, toffee-nosed, toffish, toft

Origin of toff

First recorded in 1850–55; perhaps variant of tuft

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Examples from the Web for toff

The Daily Pic: In 1782, Joshua Reynolds gave equal attention to a toff and his mount.
A Horse and His Gent|Blake Gopnik|October 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Toff, (slang) n: a person of the upper classes; a swell, dandy; a good sort.
David Cameron’s Toff Problem|Mike Giglio|May 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In other word, he is a toff among toffs—proving, perhaps, that while Cameron may one day go, the toffs might be here to stay.
David Cameron’s Toff Problem|Mike Giglio|May 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
It had been thought better that the old family housekeeper, Mrs. Toff, should remain in possession.
Is He Popenjoy?|Anthony Trollope

I'm a poor man; I've got no money an' no friends—he 's a toff—he can do wot I can't.
The Silver Box (First Series Plays)|John Galsworthy
The policeman passed a second time; his gaze seemed to say, "Now, what's a toff doing on that seat with those two rotters?"
The Island Pharisees|John Galsworthy
Toff is a nasty, meddling creature, and I wish she had not come here at all.
Is He Popenjoy?|Anthony Trollope
At eight o'clock the next morning, Amelius was awakened by Toff.
The Fallen Leaves|Wilkie Collins

British Dictionary definitions for toff

toff

/ (tɒf) /

noun

British slang a rich, well-dressed, or upper-class person, esp a man

Word Origin for toff

C19: perhaps variant of tuft, nickname for a titled student at Oxford University, wearing a cap with a gold tassel

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toff

noun British Informal.

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