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toy
Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child.
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noun
Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child.
“A grown man does not play with a child’s toy.”
A thing of little importance or value; a trifle.
A simple, light piece of music, written especially for the virginal.
Love play, amorous dalliance; fondling.
A vague fancy, a ridiculous idea or notion; a whim.
An inferior graffiti artist.
An old story; a silly tale.
A headdress of linen or wool that hangs down over the shoulders, worn by old women of the lower classes; called also toy mutch.
A sex toy (object or device to give sexual pleasure).
verb
To play (with) in an idle or desultory way.
“Figo is toying with the English defence.”
To ponder or consider.
“I have been toying with the idea of starting my own business.”
To stimulate with a sex toy.
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A grown man does not play with a child’s toy.
Figo is toying with the English defence.
I have been toying with the idea of starting my own business.