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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.vocabulary.com › dictionary › playthingPlaything - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   4 days ago · plaything consisting of a container filled with toys and candy; suspended from a height for blindfolded children to break with sticks

   • Toyshop

     /ˈtɔɪʃɒp/ IPA guide. Other forms: toyshops. Definitions of...

   • Toy box

     /tɔɪ bɑks/ /tɔɪ bɒks/ IPA guide. Other forms: toy boxes....

3. explodingtopics.com › blog › toy-industry-trends7 Top Toy Industry Trends (2024 & 2025) - Exploding Topics

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   Jun 17, 2024 · In 2024 and beyond, the toy industry looks to be investing in the comfort that nostalgic toys bring to parents. Global toy industry experts even predict that the sales of these classic toys may make up for some of the losses suffered by kids turning to video games at an earlier age.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › toyshopToyshop - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   1 day ago · /ˈtɔɪʃɒp/ IPA guide. Other forms: toyshops. Definitions of toyshop. noun. shop where toys are sold. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Toyshop." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/toyshop. Accessed 05 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family.

5. makeitspecialgift.com › toys-and-gamesToys And Games - Definition & Detailed Explanation - Types Of ...

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   Jun 9, 2024 · These toys and games are cherished for their simplicity and ability to promote creativity and social interaction among children. What are educational toys and games? Educational toys and games are designed to stimulate learning and development in children.

6. arxiv.org › pdf › 2406Johannes Fankhauser , Tom´aˇs Gonda , and Gemma De les Coves ...

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   Jun 26, 2024 · We first introduce the state space and dynamics of toy systems (Section2.1) and elaborate on their properties in Section2.2, to then define toy subjects within the theory (Section2.3). In Section2.4we define measurements between subjects and objects as a physical interaction. Finally, Section2.5discusses what kind of

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › 3D_printing3D printing - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · 3D printing or additive manufacturing is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › toy boxToy box - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   4 days ago · /tɔɪ bɑks/ /tɔɪ bɒks/ IPA guide. Other forms: toy boxes. Definitions of toy box. noun. chest for storage of toys. synonyms: toy chest. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Toy box." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/toy box. Accessed 02 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles.