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A small object, typically of little value
“We saw everywhere in the shop images of bears, bears on every trinket or toy.”
Something that can be played with, or that provides amusement
“Slot machines are, in many respects, the toy adults never had before.”
A small carved or molded figure
“The toy is modeled on the pint-sized singer, even down to her famous shiny shoes.”
A person used by others for their own purposes
A fake or counterfeit thing, typically a replica of something else
To act flirtatiously, especially just for fun
“She subtly twirls her hair just to toy with the boys.”
To engage in an activity for enjoyment or recreation
“The boy would toy with the food but fail to eat it.”
To wiggle, fidget or play with
To interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations
To deceive or fool someone
To move (a baby or young child) up and down in a playful or affectionate way
Denoting a diminutive breed or variety of something
“I seemed to have this yearning for a toy poodle, but toy poodle puppies are extremely expensive, and I really prefer adult dogs.”
Being a model or imitation of something
“A little boy plays behind barbed wire with a toy plane, while above him, a real plane soars past.”
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