toy

¹toy

noun \ˈtȯi\

Definition of TOY

1

obsolete a : flirtatious or seductive behavior b : pastime; also : a sportive or amusing act : antic

2

a : something (as a preoccupation) that is paltry or trifling b : a literary or musical trifle or diversion c : trinket, bauble

3

: something for a child to play with

4

: something diminutive; especially : a diminutive animal (as of a small breed or variety)

5

: something that can be toyed with

6

Scottish : a headdress of linen or woolen hanging down over the shoulders and formerly worn by old women of the lower classes

— toy·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

Examples of TOY

1. Please put away your toys.
2. He bought a new TV and a few other toys.
3. Her latest toy is a sports car.
4. Your car is just a toy compared to this truck.

Origin of TOY

Middle English toye

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with TOY

boy, buoy, cloy, coy, foy, goy, hoy, joy, koi, oy, ploy, poi, Roy, soy, troy, Troy