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- [tof]
- /tɒf/
- /tɒf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tof]
- /tɒf/
Definitions of toffs word
- noun toffs a stylishly dressed, fashionable person, especially one who is or wants to be considered a member of the upper class. 1
- adjective toffs like a toff 0
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Origin of toffs
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; perhaps variant of tuft
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Parts of speech for Toffs
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
toffs popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
toffs usage trend in Literature
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