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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. 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.

3. 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.

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

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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.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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtoy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   toy. noun. /tɔɪ/. /tɔɪ/. an object for children to play with. cuddly/stuffed toys. The children were playing happily with their toys. a toy shop/store. She's an entrepreneur and a designer of children's 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. www.oed.com › dictionary › toy_ntoy, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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   There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun toy, ten of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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

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   noun [ C ] uk / tɔɪ / us. Add to word list. A2. an object for children to play with: a toy car / train. He was happily playing with his toys. Fewer examples. Demand for the toys far outstrips supply. All our toys conform with safety standards. The children are not very good at clearing away their toys. Most children's toys are made of plastic.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › toyToy - definition of toy by The Free Dictionary

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    toy. (tɔɪ) n. 1. an object designed to be played with. 2. a. something that is a nonfunctioning replica of something else, esp a miniature one. b. (as modifier): a toy guitar. 3. any small thing of little value; trifle.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryTOY - Definition & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

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    Discover everything about the word "TOY" in English: meanings, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one comprehensive guide.