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Definitions for Toy

[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 . amorous dallying. a playful or amusing act; diversion; pastime.
[10] made or designed for use as a toy: a toy gun.
[11] of or resembling a toy, especially diminutive in size.
[12] to amuse oneself; play.
[13] to act idly; or with indifference; trifle: to toy with one's food.
[14] to dally amorously; flirt.
[15] an object designed to be played with
[16] something that is a nonfunctioning replica of something else, esp a miniature one (as modifier ) a toy guitar
[17] any small thing of little value; trifle
[18] something small or miniature, esp a miniature variety of a breed of dog (as modifier ) a toy poodle
[19] (intr usually foll by with ) to play, fiddle, or flirt

Words related to Toy

plaything, trinket, doll, flirt, fool, fiddle, tease, trifle, novelty, game, knickknack, curio, bauble, coquet, play, wanton, pet, cosset, dandle, sport

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Origin of Toy

1275–1325; Middle English toye dalliance; of obscure origin

Other words from Toy

toy·er , noun
toy·less , adjective
toy·like , adjective

Word origin for Toy

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

Synonyms for Toy

doll, plaything, trinket, bauble, curio, game, knickknack, novelty, trifle