toy  /tɔɪ/

noun

1. an artifact designed to be played with

synset: plaything, toy

2. a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier); "a toy stove"

synset: toy

3. a device regarded as providing amusement; "private airplanes are a rich man's toy"

synset: toy

4. a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size

synset: miniature, toy

5. any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets

synset: toy_dog, toy

verb

1. behave carelessly or indifferently; "Play about with a young girl's affection"

synset: dally, toy, play, flirt

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"

synset: toy, fiddle, diddle, play

3. 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"

synset: play, toy

Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

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