verb
toh
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Toh (verb) means to collapse or break down internally; to fall asleep or collapse from exhaustion (informal/dialectal). Example: “He was so tired after the shift that he just toh'd on the sofa.”
verb
1
To collapse or break down internally; to fall asleep or collapse from exhaustion (informal/dialectal).
"He was so tired after the shift that he just toh'd on the sofa."
2
To die; to drop dead.
"The old dog finally toh'd in its sleep."
How to use toh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA colloquial word meaning to collapse, pass out, or die, borrowed from Hokkien.
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Etymology
From Hokkien 倒 (tó), meaning "to fall down" or "to collapse."
Frequently asked questions
What does “toh” mean?
The word “toh” means to collapse or break down internally; to fall asleep or collapse from exhaustion (informal/dialectal). In plain terms, a colloquial word meaning to collapse, pass out, or die, borrowed from Hokkien.
How do you pronounce “toh”?
“Toh” is pronounced to ([t˭o˦˨] in IPA).
How do you use “toh” in a sentence?
Here is “toh” used in a sentence: “He was so tired after the shift that he just toh'd on the sofa.”
What part of speech is “toh”?
“Toh” is a verb.
How many meanings does “toh” have?
“Toh” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to collapse or break down internally; to fall asleep or collapse from exhaustion (informal/dialectal).
