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toy
[ toi ]
noun
- an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.
- a thing or matter of little or no value or importance; a trifle.
- something that serves for or as if for diversion, rather than for serious practical use.
- a small article of little value but prized as a souvenir or for some other special reason; trinket; knickknack; bauble.
- something diminutive, especially in comparison with like objects.
- an animal of a breed or variety noted for smallness of size:
The winning terrier at the dog show was a toy.
- a close-fitting cap of linen or wool, with flaps coming down to the shoulders, formerly worn by women in Scotland.
- a simple, light piece of music, especially of 16th or 17th century England, written for the virginal.
- Obsolete.
- amorous dallying.
- a playful or amusing act; diversion; pastime.
adjective
- made or designed for use as a toy:
a toy gun.
- of or resembling a toy, especially diminutive in size.
verb (used without object)
- to amuse oneself; play.
- to act idly; or with indifference; trifle:
to toy with one's food.
- to dally amorously; flirt.
toy
/ ɔɪ /
noun
- an object designed to be played with
- something that is a nonfunctioning replica of something else, esp a miniature one
- ( as modifier )
a toy guitar
- any small thing of little value; trifle
- something small or miniature, esp a miniature variety of a breed of dog
- ( as modifier )
a toy poodle
verb
- intrusually foll bywith to play, fiddle, or flirt
Derived Forms
- ˈٴDz, adjective
- ˈٴDz, noun
- ˈٴDzˌ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ٴDzİ noun
- ٴDzl adjective
- ٴDzl adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of toy1
Word History and Origins
Origin of toy1
Example Sentences
"We like to toy with it. We like to take the irony on."
Though toys lit his spark, it was his uncles’ street-racing days, and the Japanese cars they drove, that ultimately shaped his taste.
The effort also included surveillance cameras and a trap cage with a remote door system filled with food, Ms Gardner's clothes and some of Valerie's toys from home.
James Bruton, who builds all of his inventions in a secret location in Hampshire, used to work in IT and was a toy maker before switching to being a "full-time internet creator".
They rode a motorbike as they robbed tourists with a toy gun, then gave the money away – eventually becoming a tourist attraction in their own right.
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