Definition of toy

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)

  Synonym: play
  

  Example:
  Toy with an idea.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To dally amorously; to trifle; to play. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To treat foolishly. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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