What does TONEY mean?

toney Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: (US) fashionable and wealthy; (UK) pretentious or affected Pronunciation (US): /ˈtoʊni/ Pronunciation (UK): /ˈtəʊni/ Origin and Usage: The word "toney" originated in the United States in the early 19th century and is derived from the word "town" or "townsman". The word was used to describe people who were wealthy and fashionable, typically those who lived in urban areas. In the UK, the word has a slightly different meaning and is used to describe someone who is pretentious or affected. Synonyms: fashionable, stylish, chic, elegant, sophisticated Related Words: money, honey, boney, coney, phony Example Sentences: - She always wears the latest designer clothes and drives a luxury car, shes so toney. - The restaurant was too toney for his taste, he preferred a more relaxed atmosphere. - He tried to impress his date with his toney vocabulary, but she found it insincere.