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   toy

   /tɔɪ/

   noun

   • 1. an object for a child to play with, typically a model or miniature replica of something: "a toy car" Similar playthinggamemodelminiatureimitationmake-believefakesimulationartificialOpposite realauthentic
   • ▪ an object, especially a gadget or machine, regarded as providing amusement for an adult: "in 1914 the car was still a rich man's toy" Similar trinketbaubleknick-knackornamentgewgawtriflegimcrackbagatelletrivialitykickshawinformal:whatnotdoodah
   • ▪ a person treated by another as a source of pleasure or amusement rather than with due seriousness: "a man needed a friend, an ally, not an idol or a toy"
   • 2. denoting a diminutive breed or variety of dog: "a toy poodle" Similar miniaturesmalltinyfun-sizediminutivedwarfmidgetpygmyOpposite full-sizebig

   verb

   • 1. move or handle (an object) absent-mindedly or nervously: "Alan toyed with his glasses"
   • ▪ eat or drink (something) in an unenthusiastic way: "as the courses came and went, she could only toy with her food"
   • 2. consider (an idea or proposal) casually or indecisively: "I was toying with the idea of writing a book"
   • ▪ treat (someone or their feelings) in a superficially amorous way: "he had been toying with her that day on the river"

   Word Origin late Middle English: of unknown origin. The word originally denoted a funny story or remark, later an antic or trick, or a frivolous entertainment. The verb dates from the early 16th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. toylike adjective

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTOY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   an object that is used by an adult for pleasure rather than for serious use: His latest toy is an underwater camera. She has several executive toys on her desk. Fewer examples. Carol won a large soft toy at the fair. I remember when I was a child being very impressed with how many toys she had.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › toyToy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TOY is something for a child to play with —often used before another noun. How to use toy in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Toy.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTOY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   an object that is used by an adult for pleasure rather than for serious use: His latest toy is an underwater camera. She has several executive toys on her desk. Fewer examples. Carol won a large soft toy at the fair. I remember when I was a child being very impressed with how many toys she had.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › toyTOY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Toy definition: an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.. See examples of TOY used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTOY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A toy is an object that children play with, for example a doll or a model car. He was really too old for children's toys. ...a toy telephone. Synonyms: plaything, game, doll More Synonyms of toy. 2. See also soft toy. 3. countable noun A2. You can refer to objects that adults use for fun rather than for a serious purpose as toys.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › toyToy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A toy is an object that's made for a child to play with. Your favorite childhood toy might have been a dollhouse, a stuffed animal, or a set of blocks. Some toys are specifically designed for play, like a small wooden train set or a baby's shape sorter.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ToyToy - Wikipedia

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   A toy or plaything is an object that is used primarily to provide entertainment. Simple examples include toy blocks, board games, and dolls. Toys are often designed for use by children, although many are designed specifically for adults and pets.