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toy
[ toi ]
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.
- a small article of little value but prized as a souvenir or for some other special reason; trinket; knickknack; bauble.
- something diminutive, especially in comparison with like objects.
- an animal of a breed or variety noted for smallness of size:
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.
adjective
- made or designed for use as a toy:
a toy gun.
- of or resembling a toy, especially diminutive in size.
verb (used without object)
- to amuse oneself; play.
- to act idly; or with indifference; trifle:
to toy with one's food.
- to dally amorously; flirt.
toy
/ ɔɪ /
noun
- an object designed to be played with
- something that is a nonfunctioning replica of something else, esp a miniature one
- ( as modifier )
a toy guitar
- any small thing of little value; trifle
- something small or miniature, esp a miniature variety of a breed of dog
- ( as modifier )
a toy poodle
verb
- intrusually foll bywith to play, fiddle, or flirt
Derived Forms
- ˈٴDz, adjective
- ˈٴDz, noun
- ˈٴDzˌ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ٴDzİ noun
- ٴDzl adjective
- ٴDzl adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of toy1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of toy1
Example Sentences
Local businesses, from toy sellers to restaurants to small family day-care operations, rely on goods imported from elsewhere.
But the tariffs are widely expected to lead to higher prices in the months ahead, especially for items such as clothing, leather goods, electronics and toys, many of which are made in China.
Sectors like garments, textiles and toys present a golden opportunity, especially for the medium and small-scale sectors.
Last year, the toy giant released a line of several Barbie dolls modeled after women sports stars including tennis legend Venus Williams.
That changed when he and Swaggy rode in the toy truck at the Feb. 2 rally in downtown L.A. to protest President Trump’s immigration policies.
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