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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

/ ɔɪ /

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. 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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Other Word Forms

  • toyer noun
  • toyless adjective
  • toylike adjective
  • ˈٴDz adjective
  • ˈٴDz noun
  • ˈٴDzˌ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of toy1

1275–1325; Middle English toye dalliance; of obscure origin
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Word 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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Dodgers towel spread on the floor in her bedroom, surrounded by pink toys and a poster of Selena.

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Your next toy or game may be able to converse with you.

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Labubu dolls, sold by Chinese toy company Pop Mart, usually cost around 50 yuan.

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His domineering and abusive father encouraged his son to practise on toy musical instruments; by the age of eight, he was a consummate piano player and a regular in a local church choir.

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Prices for toys, car parts and major appliances jumped in the US last month, but the overall impact of Donald Trump's new tariffs on consumers remained relatively muted.

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