Toy Definition–noun | 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 pratical 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, esp. 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 s
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houlders, formerly worn by women in Scotland. |
| 8. | a simple, light piece of music, esp. of 16th or 17th century England, written for the virginal. |
| 9. | Obsolete.
| b. | a playful or amusing act; diversion; pastime. |
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–adjective | 10. | made or designed for use as a toy: a toy gun. |
| 11. | of or resembling a toy, esp. diminutive in size. |
–verb (used without object) | 12. | to amuse oneself; play. |
| 13. | to act idly; or with indifference; trifle: to toy with one's food. |
| 14. | to dally amorously; flirt. |
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