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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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   TOY definition: 1. an object for children to play with: 2. an object that is used by an adult for pleasure rather…. Learn more.

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. 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. 2. See also soft toy. You can refer to objects that adults use for fun rather than for a serious purpose as toys. Computers have become household toys. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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

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   玩具, （供成年人玩赏的）玩意儿, （宠物狗）小的… juguete, toy, miniatura… brinquedo, toy, miniatura… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation!

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

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   Definition of toy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   1. an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children to play with; plaything. 2. a thing or matter of little or no value or importance; trifle. 3. something diminutive, esp. in comparison with like objects. 4. an animal, esp. a dog, of a breed or variety noted for smallness of size, as a Pomeranian.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › toy_ntoy, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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   toy has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. How common is the noun toy? How is the noun toy pronounced? Where does the noun toy come from? toy is perhaps a borrowing from French. Etymons: French toie, toye.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarytoy | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    toy meaning: an object for children to play with: . Learn more.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › toyToy Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    TOY meaning: 1 : something a child plays with; 2 : something that an adult buys or uses for enjoyment or entertainment The Britannica Dictionary mobile search Home