Toff

Toff

/tɒf/ /tɒf/
Noun General

An upper-class or wealthy person, often used pejoratively

Example Sentences

"Look at those toffs in their fancy cars."
"He speaks like a right toff."

Etymology & History

British upper-class person. British class terminology derogatory. 'Rich toff' British aristocrat. Working-class British resentment term. From 'tuft' Oxford gold tassel British. Reflects British class contempt vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang

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