TOY as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) toy is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  2. Meaning
    • copy that reproduces something in greatly reduced size
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) toy is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • an artifact designed to be played with
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) toy is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)
    Usage Example(s)
    • a toy stove
    Hypernyms(s) toy is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower

TOY as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • They played games on their opponents
    • play the stockmarket
    • play with her feelings
    • toy with an idea
    Hypernyms(s) toy is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • manipulate manually or in one’’s mind or imagination
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She played nervously with her wedding ring
    • Don”t fiddle with the screws
    • He played with the idea of running for the Senate
    Hypernyms(s) toy is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) See Also Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • behave carelessly or indifferently
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Play about with a young girl’’s affection
    Hypernyms(s) toy is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)