Toy

Quick meaning: Toy is a noun meaning Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child.

Meaning

Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child.

More Meanings

1. A thing of little importance or value; a trifle.
2. A simple, light piece of music, written especially for the virginal.
3. Ellipsis of toy dog.
4. (Scotland, archaic) A headdress of linen or wool that hangs down over the shoulders, worn by elderly women of the lower classes.
5. (obsolete) Love play, amorous dalliance; fondling.
6. (obsolete) A vague fancy, a ridiculous idea or notion; a whim.
7. (obsolete) An old story; a silly tale.

Example Sentences

tis a pretie toy to be a Poet.

To fly about playing their wanton toys.

A grown man like him does not play with a child’s toy.

What if a toy take 'em i'th' heels now, and they all run away.

Word Forms

• toys
• toying
• toyed

Synonyms for toy

Depending on context, synonyms include plaything, bit, anaconda, banana, birdie, bobby.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include plaything, play, dally, flirt, miniature, diddle.

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