toby

IPA: tˈoʊbi

noun

  • A drinking mug, in the shape of a human head with a hat atop; a Toby jug.
  • (Britain, New Zealand) The valve that mediates the connection between a mains water-supply and a premises's own plumbing.
  • (UK, dated, slang) The road or highway.
  • (US, dated, regional) A kind of inferior cigar of a long slender shape, tapered at one end.
  • The Moorish idol, Zanclus cornutus
  • Any of several species of pufferfish in the genus Canthigaster
  • A male given name from Hebrew.
  • (rare) A female given name from Hebrew.
  • A surname originating as a patronymic.
  • (chiefly UK) in the traditional Punch and Judy show the showman's (live) dog trained to take part in the puppet show and to carry a bag around the audience soliciting donations.
  • The superintendent of a street market.
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Examples of "toby" in Sentences

  • Toby is a friendly golden retriever who loves to play fetch in the park
  • My little brother always calls me Toby as a nickname, even though my name is Tim
  • Toby's favorite snack is peanut butter treats, and he goes crazy whenever he hears the jar open
  • I can always count on Toby to listen to my problems and offer comforting cuddles
  • Whenever Toby sees a squirrel in the backyard, he goes into full alert mode and starts barking uncontrollably

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