What does toby mean?
Toby means A drinking mug, in the shape of a human head with a hat atop; a Toby jug..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
A drinking mug, in the shape of a human head with a hat atop; a Toby jug..
1931, Eric Blair (the real name of George Orwell), "Hop-picking" in The New Statesman of 17th October 1931. It is no wonder that itinerant agricultural workers travel on the toby and sleep in casual wards between jobs.
Use toby when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Toby means A drinking mug, in the shape of a human head with a hat atop; a Toby jug..
Common synonyms include toby jug, toby fillpot jug.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
1931, Eric Blair (the real name of George Orwell), "Hop-picking" in The New Statesman of 17th October 1931. It is no wonder that itinerant agricultural workers travel on the toby and sleep in casual wards between jobs.
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