often capitalized
: a small jug, pitcher, or mug shaped somewhat like a stout man with a cocked hat for the brim

called also toby

Word History

Etymology

Toby, nickname from the name Tobias

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toby jug was in 1840

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Cite this Entry

“Toby jug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toby%20jug. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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