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   toy

   /tɔɪ/

   noun

   • 1. an object for a child to play with, typically a model or miniature replica of something: "a toy car" Similar playthinggamemodelminiatureimitationmake-believefakesimulationartificialOpposite realauthentic
   • ▪ an object, especially a gadget or machine, regarded as providing amusement for an adult: "in 1914 the car was still a rich man's toy" Similar trinketbaubleknick-knackornamentgewgawtriflegimcrackbagatelletrivialitykickshawinformal:whatnotdoodah
   • ▪ a person treated by another as a source of pleasure or amusement rather than with due seriousness: "a man needed a friend, an ally, not an idol or a toy"
   • 2. denoting a diminutive breed or variety of dog: "a toy poodle" Similar miniaturesmalltinyfun-sizediminutivedwarfmidgetpygmyOpposite full-sizebig

   verb

   • 1. move or handle (an object) absent-mindedly or nervously: "Alan toyed with his glasses"
   • ▪ eat or drink (something) in an unenthusiastic way: "as the courses came and went, she could only toy with her food"
   • 2. consider (an idea or proposal) casually or indecisively: "I was toying with the idea of writing a book"
   • ▪ treat (someone or their feelings) in a superficially amorous way: "he had been toying with her that day on the river"

   Word Origin late Middle English: of unknown origin. The word originally denoted a funny story or remark, later an antic or trick, or a frivolous entertainment. The verb dates from the early 16th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. toylike adjective

   Scrabble Points: 6

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   What does a toy mean?

   • A toy is an object that children play with, for example, a doll or a model car. He was really too old for children's toys. 5 meanings: 1. an object designed to be played with 2. a. something that is a nonfunctioning replica of something else, esp a.... Click for more definitions.

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   What is an example of a toy?

   • A toy is an object that children play with, for example a doll or a model car. He was really too old for children's toys. ...a toy telephone. 2. See also soft toy You can refer to objects that adults use for fun rather than for a serious purpose as toys. Computers have become household toys. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What does a toy gun mean?

   • a toy gun. of or resembling a toy, especially diminutive in size. to amuse oneself; play. to toy with one's food. to dally amorously; 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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   What is the numerical value of toy?

   • As “t” stands for 1, and o and y are vowels, and have no figure value, the numerical value of Toy must be 1. Toy definition: an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.. See examples of TOY used in a sentence.

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   What is a terrier a toy?

   • 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. a toy gun.

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   What is the beauty of kids' toys?

   • But the beauty of kids' toys is that nobody expects you to be. They were awesome, of course, and were one of the toys that definitely defined my childhood. Airplanes are interesting toys but of no military value. And every boy, sooner or later, must put away his toys and become a man!

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   TOY definition: 1. an object for children to play with: 2. an object that is used by an adult for pleasure rather…. Learn more.

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     an object that is used by an adult for pleasure rather than...

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     toy definicja: 1. an object for children to play with: 2. an...

   • Toy: Malay Translation

     toy translate: mainan, mencuit-cuit. Learn more in the...

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     TOY translate: игрушка . Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     toy translate: ของเล่น, เล่น. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     toy translate: joguina. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Toy: Indonesian Translation

     TOY translate: mainan, bermain-main. Learn more in the...

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     toy translate: 장난감. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   A toy is an object that children play with, for example a doll or a model car. He was really too old for children's toys. ...a toy telephone. Synonyms: plaything, game, doll More Synonyms of toy. 2. See also soft toy. 3. countable noun A2. You can refer to objects that adults use for fun rather than for a serious purpose as toys.

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   an object that is used by an adult for pleasure rather than for serious use: His latest toy is an underwater camera. She has several executive toys on her desk. Fewer examples. Carol won a large soft toy at the fair. I remember when I was a child being very impressed with how many toys she had.

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   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.

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   The meaning of TOY is something for a child to play with —often used before another noun. How to use toy in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Toy.

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   What does the noun toy mean? There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun toy, ten of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. toy has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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    A toy is an object that children play with, for example, a doll or a model car. [...]