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toy

/tɔɪ/

noun

Meaning

  • 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

Meaning

  • 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.