toy

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toy

A child plays with a colorful toy truck on the living room floor.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • An object for children to play with: A "toy" is an item designed for play, often for amusement or entertainment.
    • A small replica or model: A "toy" can be a miniature, non-functional copy of a real object.
    • Something treated as unimportant or trivial: "Toy" can refer to something not taken seriously or considered a trivial pursuit.
    • A small breed of dog: "Toy" describes a category of very small dog breeds kept primarily as companions.

  2. Verb:

    • To handle or think about something casually or without serious intent: To "toy" with something means to consider or manipulate it in a playful, idle, or unserious manner.
    • To behave carelessly or flirtatiously: To "toy" can mean to act in a way that is not serious, especially with emotions or affections.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The child received a new toy for his birthday.
    • He collects detailed toy soldiers.
    • For him, the expensive car was just another toy.
    • She has a lovely toy poodle.

  • Verb:

    • He liked to toy with the idea of moving abroad.
    • Don't toy with your food.
    • She accused him of toying with her feelings.
Advanced Usage

  • "to be a toy": to be treated as a plaything or something not to be taken seriously.

    • He felt like a toy in their political games.

  • "toy with the notion/thought of": to consider something idly or without commitment.

    • I've been toying with the notion of learning a new language.
Variants and Related Words

  • Toy-like (adj): resembling a toy in appearance, often implying smallness or cuteness.

    • The robot had a toy-like design.

  • Toy (as a modifier): used to describe a small, non-functional, or miniature version.

    • a toy train, a toy stove
Synonyms
  • Noun: Plaything, game, doll, model, miniature.
  • Verb: Trifle, fiddle, play, dabble, flirt (with).
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Toy with: This is the primary phrasal form, meaning to handle, consider, or amuse oneself with something in a casual or unserious way.
    • He sat there, toying with his pen.
    • She warned him not to toy with her affections.
Related Idioms

  • A rich man's toy: An expensive item owned for pleasure rather than necessity.

    • That yacht is just a rich man's toy.

  • Make a toy of something: To treat something serious as if it were merely a game or amusement.

    • You shouldn't make a toy of other people's trust.
toy

A child plays with a colorful toy truck on the living room floor.

Noun
  1. any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets
  2. a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
  3. a device regarded as providing amusement
    • private airplanes are a rich man's toy
  4. a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)
    • a toy stove
  5. an artifact designed to be played with
Verb
  1. engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
    • They played games on their opponents
    • play the stock market
    • play with her feelings
    • toy with an idea
  2. manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
    • She played nervously with her wedding ring
    • Don't fiddle with the screws
    • He played with the idea of running for the Senate
  3. behave carelessly or indifferently
    • Play about with a young girl's affection

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