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toy
An artifact designed to be played with
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noun
An artifact designed to be played with
noun
A nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)
“A toy stove”
noun
A device regarded as providing amusement
“Private airplanes are a rich man's toy”
noun
A copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
noun
Any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets
verb
Behave carelessly or indifferently
“Play about with a young girl's affection”
verb
Manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
“She played nervously with her wedding ring”
verb
Engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
“They played games on their opponents”
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A toy stove
Private airplanes are a rich man's toy
Play about with a young girl's affection
She played nervously with her wedding ring
Don't fiddle with the screws
He played with the idea of running for the Senate
They played games on their opponents
Play the stock market
Play with her feelings
Toy with an idea
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