toy
Listen:Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
toy/tɔɪ/
▶noun
- 1 an object for a child to play with, typically a model or miniature replica.
■ a gadget or machine regarded as providing amusement for an adult.
- 2 [as modifier] denoting a diminutive breed or variety of dog.
- 1 consider casually or indecisively.
■ treat (someone) in a superficially amorous way.
- 2 move or handle absent-mindedly or nervously.
■ eat or drink in an unenthusiastic way.
– derivatives
toylike adjective.
toylike adjective.
– origin ME (orig. denoting a funny story or remark): of unknown origin.
'toy' also found in these Oxford entries:
ally
- balloon
- bauble
- clockwork
- cracker
- dicker
- doll
- doll's house
- hobby
- hobby horse
- hoop
- jack-in-the-box
- juju
- jumping jack
- kaleidoscope
- kite
- Lego
- marble
- novelty
- papillon
- pea-shooter
- penny plain
- playhouse
- plaything
- pogo stick
- popgun
- puppy
- puzzle
- rattle
- scooter
- soft toy
- spirograph
- tamagotchi
- teddy
- teetotum
- thaumatrope
- tin soldier
- top
- toy boy
- water pistol
- weather house
- Wendy house
- whirligig
- windmill
- yo-yo
