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toy
[ toi ]
/ tɔɪ /
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noun
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)
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Origin of toy
1275–1325; Middle English toye dalliance; of obscure origin
OTHER WORDS FROM toy
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British Dictionary definitions for toy
toy
/ (tɔɪ) /
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
(intr usually foll by with) to play, fiddle, or flirt
Derived forms of toy
toyer, nountoyless, adjectivetoylike, adjectiveWord Origin for toy
C16 (in the sense: amorous dalliance): of uncertain origin
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