Toffy: meaning, definitions and examples
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toffy
[ หtษfi ]
informal British
Toffy is a British colloquial term that refers to someone who is wealthy and comes from a privileged background. It often carries connotations of being upper-class or snobbish. The term can also refer to sweet, sticky candies in some contexts.
Synonyms
aristocrat, snob, upper class
Examples of usage
- He's such a toffy, always flaunting his family wealth.
- The toffy crowd at the charity gala made me feel out of place.
- She only hangs out with toffies who share her social status.
Translations
Translations of the word "toffy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น toffee
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคซเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Toffee
๐ฎ๐ฉ toffee
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพัั
๐ต๐ฑ toffi
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฃใผ
๐ซ๐ท toffee
๐ช๐ธ toffee
๐น๐ท toffee
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชููู
๐จ๐ฟ toffee
๐ธ๐ฐ toffee
๐จ๐ณ ๅคชๅฆ็ณ
๐ธ๐ฎ toffee
๐ฎ๐ธ toffee
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพััะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ toffee
๐ฒ๐ฝ toffee
Etymology
The term 'toffy' originates from the British upper class's penchant for adopting language that signifies their social status. It traces back to the 19th century, with the word 'toff' evolving from the slang term 'toffee', which referred to affluent individuals. The shift from the confectionery term to a descriptor of social status reflects the changing dynamics of class perception in British society. Over the decades, 'toffy' has been used in a variety of contexts, often humorously or pejoratively, to denote individuals perceived as pretentious or excessively concerned with social status. The word encapsulates a cultural critique of class distinctions in Britain, as it highlights the tendency to judge individuals based on their perceived wealth and upbringing.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,550, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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