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Tony

See also: tony

English

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Etymology

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The statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing are formally known as “Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre”; they are named for Antoinette Perry (1888–1946), an actress, director, producer and co-founder of the American Theatre Wing, who was nicknamed Tony.

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Tony

  1. A male given name, a short form of Anthony/Antony
  2. A female given name
  3. A surname transferred from the given name

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Tony (plural Tonys or Tonies)

  1. Any of the statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing.
    Coordinate term: Oscar
    • 2021 September 26, Sarah Bahr, “Lois Smith is the oldest performer to win a Tony.”, in The New York Times‎[1], →ISSN:
      She was first nominated for a Tony in 1990 for “The Grapes of Wrath,” and she was nominated again, in 1996, for “Buried Child” — both times for best featured actress in a play.

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Tony m

  1. a diminutive of the male given names Dritan or Driton.
  2. a diminutive of the male given name Arton.

Danish

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Tony

  1. a male given name borrowed from English
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Italian

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Unadapted borrowing from English Tony.

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  • IPA(key): /ˈtɔ.ni/
  • Rhymes: -ɔni
  • Hyphenation: Tò‧ny

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Tony m

  1. a diminutive of the male given name Antonio

Norwegian

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Tony

  1. a male given name borrowed from English Tony, from Anthony

Portuguese

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Unadapted borrowing from English Tony.

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Tony m

  1. a male given name from English
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Swedish

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Tony c (genitive Tonys)

  1. a male given name borrowed from English
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