toff
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for toff, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person dressed smartly and fashionably.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
2. noun
(informal) Someone from a wealthy, high-status background, or acting as though they are, who tends to seem superior.
“George Martin always seemed to me to be a "toff" and a gentleman even though his roots, like many of us, were in the common people. George has a touch of class that is quite impressive.”
Opposites
Etymology
Probably an alteration of tuft, referring to the gold tassel on the cap worn by titled undergraduates at English universities.
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