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- pronunciation:
- toI
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
any object, device, or the like that can be used in play, esp. by children; plaything.
- synonyms:
- plaything
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| definition 2: |
something that has, or is treated as if it has, only trifling worth or importance.
- synonyms:
- trifle, triviality
- similar words:
- bagatelle, bauble, gewgaw, gimcrack, trinket
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| definition 3: |
something small compared to others of its kind, as certain breeds of dog.
- synonyms:
- miniature
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| related words: |
midget, tyke |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
intended as a plaything, esp. being a miniature or imitation of a larger object.
a toy trucka toy doga toy washing machine- synonyms:
- miniature
- similar words:
- imitation, make-believe, midget, model, small-scale
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| definition 2: |
like a toy, esp. in smallness.
- synonyms:
- miniature
- similar words:
- bantam, diminutive, little, midget, minute, small, tiny
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
toys, toying, toyed |
| definition 1: |
to handle or treat something idly.
The child toyed with his cereal.- synonyms:
- trifle
- similar words:
- dabble, fiddle, fidget, fool, mess, mess around, play, tinker
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| definition 2: |
to act without serious purpose or in pretense, as for sport.
Don't toy with my affections.- synonyms:
- dally, play, trifle
- similar words:
- flirt, fool, sport
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| related words: |
monkey, romance |
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