Tony
['təʊnɪ] or ['toni]
Definition
(n.) A simpleton.
Typist: Maxine
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [Ludicrous.] Dunce, simpleton, blockhead.
Typist: Virginia
Definition
adj. (U.S.) genteel high-toned.
n. a simpleton.
Typist: Sam
Examples
- Then you really and truly at this point, says Mr. Guppy, give up the whole thing, if I understand you, Tony? Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- He addresses this to the astounded Tony, who admits the soft impeachment. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- But in no more than a minute or two the stairs creak and Tony comes swiftly back. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Tony, says Mr. Guppy after considering a little with his legs crossed, he can't read yet, can he? Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- As they go upstairs, Mr. Guppy lifts his eyebrows inquiringly and looks at Tony. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I have seen something of the profession and something of life, Tony, says Mr. Guppy, and it's seldom I can't make a man out, more or less. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Tony shakes his head. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- But fashion is Mr. Weevle's, as it was Tony Jobling's, weakness. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Well, Tony, that as I was mentioning is what they're up to. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Tony, says Mr. Guppy, uncrossing and recrossing his legs, how do you suppose he spelt out that name of Hawdon? Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- You, Tony, possess in yourself all that is calculated to charm the eye and allure the taste. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- They look at one another, and Tony goes listening to the door, and a little way upstairs, and a little way downstairs. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- By the by, Tony, don't forget old Smallweed, meaning the younger of that name. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Tony, says Mr. Guppy as they walk towards the court, once again understand me, as a friend. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Beholding him in which glow of contentment, Mr. Guppy says, You are a man again, Tony! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Do you mean it though, Tony? Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Still, Tony, you were on the wrong side of the post then, remonstrates Mr. Guppy. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Possessing in yourself, Tony, all that is calculated to charm the eye-- Oh! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I thought you had gone to Jericho at least instead of coming here, says Tony. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- You never, returns Tony with a most convincing steadfastness, said a truer word in all your life. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Tony again entreats that the subject may be no longer pursued, saying emphatically, William Guppy, drop it! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- You said about ten, Tony repeats. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Why, what's the matter with you, Tony? Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- But we are plotting nothing against him, Tony. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Wasn't that Snagsby talking to you, Tony? Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Tony Lumpkin's mother was a colonel, and his aunt a justice of the peace. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Tony, says Mr. Guppy, uncrossing and recrossing his legs again, should you say that the original was a man's writing or a woman's? Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Still, Tony, far be it from me, I am sure, to wound even your feelings without a cause! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Tony, says Mr. Guppy then, if you heard your friend out instead of flying at him, you wouldn't fall into mistakes. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Signed upon oath, Tony Veller, Esquire. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
Typist: Sam