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Toy
01
something made for kids to play with, such as dolls, action figures, etc.
Examples
He had a collection of toys and loved pretending they were alive.
I gave my little brother a toy for his birthday.
02
any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets
03
a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
04
a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)
05
a device regarded as providing amusement
to toy
01
to play with or handle something in a restless or idle manner, often with slight, repetitive movements
Transitive: to toy with sth
Examples
The child sat quietly, content to toy with the small puzzle pieces in his hands.
During the meeting, he could n't help but toy with the pen, clicking it open and closed repeatedly.
02
to consider or engage in an idea or activity casually or without firm commitment
Transitive: to toy with an idea or activity
Examples
She toyed with the idea of quitting her job and traveling the world.
They toyed with the possibility of renovating their home but could n't agree on a budget.
03
to play with someone's emotions or affections without genuine commitment or sincerity
Transitive: to toy with someone or their emotions
Examples
He's been toying with her for months, never committing to a serious relationship.
She felt hurt when she realized he was just toying with her heart.
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