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toy

[ toi ]

noun

  1. an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.
  2. a thing or matter of little or no value or importance; a trifle.
  3. something that serves for or as if for diversion, rather than for serious practical use.
  4. a small article of little value but prized as a souvenir or for some other special reason; trinket; knickknack; bauble.
  5. something diminutive, especially in comparison with like objects.
  6. an animal of a breed or variety noted for smallness of size:

    The winning terrier at the dog show was a toy.

  7. a close-fitting cap of linen or wool, with flaps coming down to the shoulders, formerly worn by women in Scotland.
  8. a simple, light piece of music, especially of 16th or 17th century England, written for the virginal.
  9. Obsolete.
    1. amorous dallying.
    2. a playful or amusing act; diversion; pastime.


adjective

  1. made or designed for use as a toy:

    a toy gun.

  2. of or resembling a toy, especially diminutive in size.

verb (used without object)

  1. to amuse oneself; play.
  2. to act idly; or with indifference; trifle:

    to toy with one's food.

  3. to dally amorously; flirt.

toy

/ ³Ùɔɪ /

noun

  1. an object designed to be played with
    1. something that is a nonfunctioning replica of something else, esp a miniature one
    2. ( as modifier )

      a toy guitar

  2. any small thing of little value; trifle
    1. something small or miniature, esp a miniature variety of a breed of dog
    2. ( as modifier )

      a toy poodle

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. intrusually foll bywith to play, fiddle, or flirt
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ³Ù´Ç²â±ô±ð²õ²õ, adjective
  • ˈ³Ù´Ç²â±ð°ù, noun
  • ˈ³Ù´Ç²âËŒ±ô¾±°ì±ð, adjective
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ³Ù´Ç²âİù noun
  • ³Ù´Ç²âl±ð²õ²õ adjective
  • ³Ù´Ç²âl¾±°ì±ð adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of toy1

1275–1325; Middle English toye dalliance; of obscure origin
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of toy1

C16 (in the sense: amorous dalliance): of uncertain origin
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Example Sentences

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