Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a stylish and sophisticated quality; fashionable

“The tony neighborhood was known for its upscale boutiques and restaurants.”

2. noun

a nickname for Anthony

“Tony is his nickname, but his full name is Anthony Smith.”

3. noun

a unit of weight equal to 2000 pounds or 907 kilograms, especially in the United States

“The ship’s cargo weighed over a thousand tons.”

4. proper noun

Tony (given name), a common masculine given name

“Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.”

5. verb

to anoint or rub with oil, especially as a religious rite

“In the old rituals, the priest would ton the king with sacred oil.”