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toff Synonyms & Antonyms

ˈtäf

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Toff as a Noun

1

dandy, swell

2

An elegantly dressed person.

3

A person of the upper class or with pretensions to it, who usually communicates an air of superiority.

Antonyms & near antonyms

Word Forms & Grammar

toff

toffs

toff (plural toffs)

Origin of Toff

Origin 1: probably alteration of tuft titled college student

Origin 2: Probably an alteration of tuft, referring to the gold tassel on the cap worn by titled undergraduates at English universities.

First Known Use

1851

Toff: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈtäf/
Meaningdandy, swell
Antonymspleb
Pluraltoffs
First known use1851

Frequently Asked Questions About Toff

What part of speech is toff?

Toff is a noun.

What is the opposite of toff?

The opposite of toff is pleb.

What is the plural of toff?

The plural of toff is toffs.

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