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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

   • T

     1

   • O

     1

   • Y

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

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   Learn the meaning of toy as a noun and an adjective, with examples of different types of toys and toy breeds of dogs. Find out how to use toy in a sentence and explore its collocations and translations.

   • Znaczenie Toy, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     toy definicja: 1. an object for children to play with: 2. an...

   • English (US)

     TOY meaning: 1. an object for children to play with: 2. an...

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     TOYON definition: 1. a bush with white flowers and small red...

   • Toy: Indonesian Translation

     TOY translate: mainan, bermain-main. Learn more in the...

   • Toy: Malay Translation

     toy translate: mainan, mencuit-cuit. Learn more in the...

   • Toy: German Translation

     toy translate: das Spielzeug, spielen. Learn more in the...

   • Toy: Italian Translation

     toy translate: giocattolo, giocattolo, giocherellare. Learn...

   • Toy: Korean Translation

     toy translate: 장난감. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word toy, from a child's plaything to a small animal or a trifle. See synonyms, examples, etymology and related words for toy.

4. 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.

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

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   May 25, 2024 · A toy is an object that children play with, or a small thing of little value or importance. Learn more about the word 'toy', its synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and examples.

6. 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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTOY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   A toy is an object for children to play with, such as a car, a train, or a gun. Learn more about the word toy, its synonyms, and its translations in different languages.