toy

/ˈtȯi/

Middle English toye

noun

  1. something for a child to play with —often used before another noun

  2. something resembling a child's toy especially in providing amusement or entertainment

  3. something that is or appears to be small; especially : a small animal (as of a small breed or variety)

The children played with their toys.

a dog's chew toy

verb

  1. to act or deal with something lightly or without vigor or purpose

  2. to amuse oneself as if with a toy : play

  3. to engage in flirtation

toyed with the idea

trifle toy dally flirt coquet mean to deal with or act toward without serious purpose. trifle may imply playfulness, unconcern, indulgent contempt. toy implies acting without full attention or serious exertion of one's powers.

adjective

  1. of diminutive size compared to a standard form or breed

  2. designed or made for use as a toy

a toy dog