Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z tonguefish Any of the flatfishes in the taxonomic family Cynoglossidae, distinguished by the presence of a long hook on the snout overhanging the mouth. tonguefuck The act of sexual penetration or impassioned kissing or licking with the tongue. tonguefucker Someone who tonguefucks. tongueful As much as can be taken up by the tongue at one time. tonguejob An act of oral sex, usually cunnilingus. tongueless Having no tongue whether through its normal nature, because of birth defect, or because of amputation. tonguelessly Without use of the tongue; silently. tonguelessness Absence of a tongue. tonguelet A little tongue (any sense) tonguelike Resembling or characteristic of a tongue. tonguely Of or pertaining to the tongue; lingual. tonguer One who tongues. tongueshot The distance within which a person's voice can be heard. tonguester One who talks a lot, chatters or prattles tonguetip The tip of the tongue. tongueworm Any of the Pentastomida, a group of parasitic invertebrates. tonguey Tending to talk a lot; fluent or voluble in speech (generally with an unfavourable connotation). tonguiness The quality or degree of being tonguey. tonguing A licking or lapping with the tongue. Tongva A member of a group of Native Americans who inhabited the Los Angeles Basin and the Southern Channel Islands, thought to be descended from Uto-Aztecan-speaking peoples from Nevada. Tongxiang A county-level city and former county of Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China. Tongxin A county of Wuzhong, Ningxia autonomous region, China. Tongxu A county of Kaifeng, Henan, China. Tongyu A county of Baicheng, Jilin, China. tongzhi A member of any sexual minority group in Greater China. Tongzhou A district of Beijing, China. Toni A diminutive of the female given name Antonia, sometimes used as a formal given name. Tonia A diminutive of the female given name Antonia Tonian Of a geologic period within the Neoproterozoic era from about 1000 to 850 million years ago. tonic Pertaining to tension, especially of the muscles. tonical tonic tonically in a tonic manner tonicify To increase the tonicity of a solution tonicity The normal presence of tone or tension in a muscle or organ; tonus tonicization The temporary change of an originally non-tonic tone to tonic. tonicize To make (a tone) temporarily become tonic. tonicoclonic Synonym of clonicotonic. tonification The act of tonifying tonified Highly fashionable or stylish; classy; tony. tonify To increase the available energy of tonight During the night following the current day; during the evening of today. Tonimbuk A town in the Shire of Cardinia, central eastern Victoria, Australia toning Use of colour; tone. tonir An Armenian tandoor. tonish Conforming to the "ton"; modish, stylish. tonishly In a tonish manner. tonishness The quality of being tonish. tonite An explosive compound; a preparation of guncotton. tonitrophobia The fear of thunder and lightning; keraunophobia. tonitruant thundering tonitruate To thunder. tonitruous thundering Tonja A female given name, variant of Tonya tonjon An open sedan chair raised on single poles front and back. tonk An illegal immigrant of any country. tonka A flavoring or fragrance used in foodstuffs and perfumes, derived from the tonka bean which contains coumarin. tonkatsu A popular Japanese dish consisting of a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet served in bite-sized pieces and often accompanied by shredded cabbage and miso soup. Tonkawa A member of a Midwestern Native American tribe indigenous to present-day Oklahoma and Texas. Tonkawan Relating to the Tonkawa people. tonker The penis. Tonkin A surname transferred from the given name. Tonkinese Of or relating to Tonkin, the northern part of Vietnam. Tonkinson A surname. Tonkiss A surname. Tonkolili A district in Northern Province, Sierra Leone. Capital: Magburaka. tonkotsu A Japanese broth made from pork marrow, typically served with ramen. tonks A surname originating as a patronymic. tonlet A long armoured skirt, designed for combat on foot. tonload A very large amount. Tonmawr A village in Neath Port Talbot borough county borough, Wales (OS grid ref SS8096). Tonn A surname. tonnag A small square of tartan worn over the shoulders as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress. tonnage The number of tons of water that a floating ship displaces. tonnara A set of specially arranged fishing nets used to catch bluefin tuna. tonnarelli A form of egg pasta resembling spaghetti but with a square cross-section tonne A unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms. tonneau The rear body or compartment of some types of motor vehicle, especially one containing seats for passengers. tonneaued Fitted with a tonneau. tonner A vehicle or other object having a specified tonnage, or weighing a specified number of tons. Tonnerre A commune in Yonne department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. tonnid Any sea snail in the family Tonnidae. tonnishly In a tonnish manner; stylishly. tonnishness The state of being tonnish tonno Tuna in solid (unflaked) form, packed in olive oil. tonnoidean A sea snail of the superfamily Tonnoidea. Tonnu A surname. tonoexodus A process in which a language loses tones. tonofibril A structural fibril of tonofilaments found in the cytoplasm of epithelial cells tonofibrillar Relating to tonofibrils tonofilament A structural filament of keratin present in the cytoplasm tonogenesis A process in which a language develops tones. tonogenetic Relating to tonogenesis. tonogenetically By means of tonogenesis. tonogram The output of a tonometer tonograph tonometer tonographic Relating to a tonograph or to tonography tonography The measurement of ocular pressure during compression of the carotid artery tonological Of or relating to tonology. tonologically In a tonological manner; with respect to tone. tonologist A linguist who studies tone. tonology The study of tone in human languages. tonometer An instrument used to measure tension or pressure, especially inside the eye. tonometric Of or pertaining to tonometry. tonometrically In a tonometric manner tonometrist A person who uses a tonometer tonometry The measurement of tension or pressure. tonomorpheme A morpheme based on tonemes. tonomorphological Relating to tonomorphology. tonomorphology Tonal structure. Tonopah An unincorporated town, the county seat of Nye County, Nevada, United States. tonophant A modification of the kaleidophone, for showing the composition of acoustic vibrations. It consists of two thin slips of steel welded together, their length being adjustable by a screw socket. tonoplast The cytoplasmic membrane surrounding a vacuole, separating the vacuolar contents from the cell's cytoplasm tonoplastic Relating to tonoplasts tonos The Modern Greek stress-marking diacritic: ⟨ ΄ ⟩, written atop a vowel in a given word’s stressed syllable. tonoscope Any of various devices that make sound visible by displaying vibrations. tonotaxis Sensitivity to osmotic variation. tonotopic Having the quality of being spatially organized by tone or frequency. tonotopical tonotopic tonotopically Done with the quality of being tonotopic tonotopicity The state of being tonotopic. tonotopy The spatial arrangement of the processing of sounds of different frequencies within the auditory system. tonous Having a strong tone or sound; sonorous Tonra A surname. tons Lots; large quantities or numbers (of people or things). tonsil Any of various small masses of lymphoid tissues. tonsile Capable of being clipped. tonsillar Of or pertaining to the tonsils tonsillectome A surgical instrument for performing tonsillectomies. tonsillectomize To carry out a tonsillectomy. tonsillectomy The surgical removal of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. Frequently accompanied by an adenoidectomy. tonsillitic tonsillar tonsillitis Inflammation of the tonsils. tonsilloadenoidectomy The surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids. tonsillolith A calculus that forms in the rear of the mouth, in the crevasses of the palatine tonsils. tonsillopharyngeal Relating to the tonsil(s) and pharynx. tonsillopharyngitis inflammation of the tonsils and pharynx tonsillotomy The surgical procedure of cutting, or making an incision into a tonsil. tonsilotome An instrument for removing the tonsils. tonsils The uvula. Tonsky A surname from Russian. tonsor Synonym of barber. tonsorial Relating to barbering, shaving, or hairdressing. tonsorially In a tonsorial manner or context. tonstein A hard, compact, kaolinite-rich claystone formed by the diagenetic alteration of volcanic ash, usually occurring as thin, laterally persistent layers interbedded with coal seams. tonsure To shave the crown of the head of (a person) as a sign of humility and religious vocation. Tonteg A suburban village in Llantwit Fardre community, Rhondda Cynon Taf borough county borough, Wales (OS grid ref ST0986). Tonti A surname from Italian. tontine A form of investment in which, on the death of an investor, his share is divided amongst the other investors. tontineer A participant in a tontine. tontipop a Spanish genre and scene which draws directly from British twee pop, as well as yé-yé, bubblegum, and synthpop.