Toff

usgb/tɑːf/
noun

A wealthy or upper-class person who is often stylishly dressed and seen as a bit superior.

He considers himself a bit of a toff, always dressed in designer brands.
Visual representation of "toff" - A wealthy or upper-class person who is often stylishly dressed and seen as a bit superior.

Often appears as...

  • posh toff
  • old toff

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "toff"
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Social Stereotype

Toff often implies stereotyped traits of the upper class, not just wealth, such as being out of touch with ordinary people.

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That toff has never even set foot in a supermarket!
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Mildly Derogatory

'Toff' can be used humorously or slightly insulting to suggest someone is overly posh or snobbish.

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He's acting like a toff, scoffing at our department store clothes.
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Colloquial UK

'Toff' is common in British English and might not be understood or used in the same way elsewhere.

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In the UK, the party was said to be full of toffs.
Visual representation of the word "Toff"

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