toy

/tɔɪ/
noun
  1. An object for children to play with.
    • He carefully put all his toys back in the box.
    • The store sells educational toys for toddlers.
    • The child received a new toy for her birthday.
  2. Something that is not serious or is used for amusement, often by adults.
    • She treats the project like a toy, not a real job.
    • The gadget is more of a toy than a useful tool.
    • His new drone is just an expensive toy.
adjective
  1. Designed or intended for play, especially for children.
    • She bought a toy car for her nephew.
    • The toy store had a huge selection of dolls.
    • He played with a toy train set on the floor.
  2. Very small or miniature in size, like a toy version of something.
    • They have a toy poodle that fits in a handbag.
    • She collects toy-sized furniture for her dollhouse.
    • The toy breed of dog is popular in apartments.
verb
  1. To handle or play with something in a casual or absent-minded way.
    • Stop toying with your food and eat it.
    • She toyed with her necklace while thinking.
    • He toyed with the idea of moving abroad.
  2. To treat someone or something without seriousness, often to deceive or tease.
    • The cat toyed with the mouse before letting it go.
    • He was just toying with her emotions.
    • Don't toy with me; give me a straight answer.
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