Meaning & Definition of Toy in English

1. An artifact designed to be played with

2. A nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)

• "A toy stove"

3. A device regarded as providing amusement

• "Private airplanes are a rich man's toy"

4. A copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size

5. Any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets

1. Behave carelessly or indifferently

• "Play about with a young girl's affection"

2. Manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination

• "She played nervously with her wedding ring"

• "Don't fiddle with the screws"

• "He played with the idea of running for the senate"

3. Engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously

• "They played games on their opponents"

• "Play the stock market"

• "Play with her feelings"

• "Toy with an idea"