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   Toy

   /toi/

   

   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 trinketbaubleknickknackornamentgewgawtriflegimcrackbagatelletrivialitykickshawinformal: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) absentmindedly or nervously: "Alan toyed with his glasses"
   • ▪ eat or drink in an unenthusiastic or restrained way.
   • 2. consider (an idea, movement, or proposal) casually or indecisively: "I was toying with the idea of writing a book"
   • ▪ treat (someone) without due seriousness, especially 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 toy mean?

   • (Definition of toy from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) 玩具, （供成年人玩賞的）玩意, （寵物狗）小的… 玩具, （供成年人玩赏的）玩意儿, （宠物狗）小的… juguete, toy, miniatura… brinquedo, toy, miniatura… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! TOY definition: an object for children to play with: . Learn more.

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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. Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries. Drag the correct answer into the box.

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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?

   • 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. 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.

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   A toy is an object that's made for a child to play with. Your favorite childhood toy might have been a dollhouse, a stuffed animal, or a set of blocks. Some toys are specifically designed for play, like a small wooden train set or a baby's shape sorter.

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