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Tony the Tiger

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A tiger cartoon character used by Kellogg Company to promote its Frosted Flakes (Frosties) cereal.

Examples

“"That so, Tony the Tiger? Then how come you're here." "Your wife sent me to ask what you wanted for breakfast, […].”
“"Very funny", said Don, "He's harmless, he's our - what, mascot." Like Tony the Tiger. Smoke rockit's grrrreat!"”
“He hesitated inside the door, then answered Hunter's glance. "I'd kind of hoped so be met by Tony the Tiger or Captain Crunch. Don't the companies give you posters or free T-shirts or free samples or anything?"”
“If they were good enough for Tony the Tiger, they were good enough for me.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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