verb

toh

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

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."

To die; to drop dead.

"The old dog finally toh'd in its sleep."

How to use toh

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA colloquial word meaning to collapse, pass out, or die, borrowed from Hokkien.

Word forms

Tohs plural

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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).