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toon

toon
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

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In 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.

Word Forms

toons plural, toons plural, toons plural

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Etymology

A shortened, informal form of "cartoon."

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