Definitions for TOFF
tɒftoff

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. toff, nobnoun

   informal term for an upper-class or wealthy person

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. toffnoun

   An elegantly dressed person.

2. toffnoun

   A person of the upper class- or high-class-pretence who usually communicates an air of superiority.

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1. Toff

   In British English slang, a toff is a stereotype for someone with an aristocratic background or belonging to the landed gentry, particularly someone who exudes an air of superiority. For instance, the Toff, a character from the series of adventure novels by John Creasey, is an upper class crime sleuth who uses a common caricature of a toff – a line drawing with a top hat, monocle, bow-tie and cigarette with a holder – as his calling card.The word "toff" is thought to come from the word "tuft", which was a gold tassel worn by titled undergraduates at the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge. The Anglo-Saxon word "toforan" has a meaning of "superiority".Ian Kelly's book, Beau Brummell: The Ultimate Dandy, page 159, says it derives from the brown liquid that dripped from an upper class gentleman's nose after taking snuff.Hoorah Henry has a similar meaning.

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1. toff

   "Toff" is a British slang term used to refer to a person who is rich or high-class, often in a pejorative manner. It typically implies that the individual is not only wealthy, but also pretentious or snobbish.

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1. Toff

   In British English slang, a toff is a mildly derogatory term for someone with an aristocratic background or belonging to the landed gentry, particularly someone who exudes an air of superiority. For instance, The Toff, a character from the series of adventure novels by John Creasey, is an upper-class crime sleuth who uses a common caricature of a toff - a line drawing with a top hat, monocle, bow-tie and cigarette with a holder - as his calling card.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Toff

   tof, n. (slang) a dandy, a swell. [Ety. dub.]

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1. TOFF

   What does TOFF stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the TOFF acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Toff

   A vulgar corruption of the University term “Tuft,” a young nobleman who pays high fees and is distinguished by a golden tuft or tassel on his cap.

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Neerja

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   Oliver

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of TOFF in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of TOFF in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=TOFF
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Toff
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toff
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=TOFF
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=TOFF
7. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=TOFF