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toy
(t//Oi// )

noun (n)

  • an artifact designed to be played with(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    plaything
    source: wordnet30
  • a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    A toy stove.
    source: wordnet30
  • a device regarded as providing amusement(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    Private airplanes are a rich man's toy.
    source: wordnet30
  • a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    miniature
    source: wordnet30
  • any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets(noun.animal)
    Synonym:
    toy dog
    source: wordnet30
  • A plaything for children; a bawble.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • behave carelessly or indifferently(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    dally, flirt, play
    source: wordnet30
  • manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    diddle, fiddle, play
    source: wordnet30
  • engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously(verb.body)
    Example:
    Toy with an idea.
    Synonym:
    play
    source: wordnet30
  • To dally amorously; to trifle; to play.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To treat foolishly.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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