noun
toon
toon
Toon (noun) means Informal: a cartoon, especially an animated show or character. Example: “The kids spent Saturday morning watching toons.”
noun
1
Informal: a cartoon, especially an animated show or character.
"The kids spent Saturday morning watching toons."
2
A player's avatar or on-screen character in an online multiplayer game.
"She logged in to check on her toon's inventory."
How to use toon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual shorthand for "cartoon," or a gamer's slang term for their in-game character.
When to use it
Informal — common in gaming and casual speech, not formal writing.
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Etymology
A shortened, informal form of "cartoon."
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What does “toon” mean?
The word “toon” means informal: a cartoon, especially an animated show or character. In plain terms, casual shorthand for "cartoon," or a gamer's slang term for their in-game character.
How do you pronounce “toon”?
“Toon” is pronounced toon ([tuːn] in IPA).
How do you use “toon” in a sentence?
Here is “toon” used in a sentence: “The kids spent Saturday morning watching toons.”
What is another word for “toon”?
Words with a similar meaning to “toon” include Australian red cedar, tone and toona.
What part of speech is “toon”?
“Toon” is a noun.
How many meanings does “toon” have?
“Toon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal: a cartoon, especially an animated show or character.
