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