toff

Noun

A rich or upper-class person.

ریشه

Mid 19th century: perhaps from tuft, formerly a gold tassel worn on the caps of some undergraduates at Oxford and Cambridge (denoting that they were sons of noblemen).

مثال

• He was considered a toff because of his posh accent.
• The toffs at the country club were not welcoming to newcomers.
• She was treated like a toff after marrying into the wealthy family.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Posh toff Old toff Rich toff