Definition
Definition of Toby - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
male namecommon first name for boys
- Toby is my best friend.
2.
baby namingRare female given name from HebrewRare
- Toby was a rare choice for her.
3.
family lineRare surname originating as a patronymicRare
- Mr. Toby will see you now.
4.
puppet showDated UK showman's dog in Punch and Judy showsDated UK
- Toby entertained the children with tricks.
Images of Toby
showman's dog in Punch and Judy shows
Expressions with Toby
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collectible mug often depicting historical figures
He displayed his Toby jug collection proudly.
Origin of Toby
Hebrew, Toviyah (God is good)
Examples of Toby in a sentence
We named our dog Toby. Toby was delighted to see her name in the book. Her grandmother was also named Toby. Toby is a common surname in England. The famous author, Jane Toby, will attend the event. Toby was a star attraction at the local fair.
Children eagerly awaited Toby's appearance in the show.
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- French:Toby, ...
- German:Toby, ...
- Italian:Toby, ...
- Spanish:Toby, perro Toby de Punch y Judy, ...
- Portuguese:Toby, ...
- Chinese:托比, ...
- Japanese:トビー, ...
- Arabic:تُوبِي, ...
- Hebrew:טוֹבִי, ...
- Russian:Тоби, ...
- Ukrainian:Тобі, ...
- Hindi:टोबी, ...
Definition of toby - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
plumbingDated UK valve connecting mains water to a buildingDated UK
- The plumber fixed the toby in the basement.
2.
drinkwareDated UK large drinking mugDated UK
- He drank ale from an old toby at the tavern..
3.
tobaccoDated UK inferior cigar with a tapered endDated UK
- He smoked a toby after dinner.
Images of toby
valve connecting mains water to a building 
large drinking mug
Origin of toby
Unknown, possibly from Toby (name)
Examples of toby in a sentence
The toby needed replacement after the flood. The toby was filled to the brim with hot cocoa. She gifted him a toby as a souvenir from her trip. He offered me a toby from his collection. The shop specialized in rare tobys.
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- French:robinet d'arrêt, chope, ...
- German:Hauptwasserhahn, Krug, ...
- Italian:rubinetto d'arresto, boccale grande, ...
- Spanish:toby, tazón grande, ...
- Portuguese:válvula de entrada, canecão, ...
- Chinese:进水阀, 托比杯, ...
- Japanese:トビー, トビー・マグ, ...
- Arabic:صِمَام رَئيسي, كوب كَبير, ...
- Hebrew:שַׁסְתּוּם מַיִם רַאשִׁי, סֵפֶל גָּדוֹל, ...
- Russian:вентиль, большая кружка, ...
- Ukrainian:труба, велика кухоль, ...
- Hindi:पानी का वाल्व, टोबी मग, ...
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