noun
an artifact designed to be played with
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noun
a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)
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- a toy stove
noun
a device regarded as providing amusement
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- private airplanes are a rich man's toy
noun
a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
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noun
any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets
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verb
behave carelessly or indifferently
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- Play about with a young girl's affection
verb
manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
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- 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
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- They played games on their opponents
- play the stock market
- play with her feelings
- toy with an idea