an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.

a thing or matter of little or no value or importance; a trifle.

something that serves for or as if for diversion, rather than for serious pratical use.

a small article of little value but prized as a souvenir or for some other special reason; trinket; knickknack; bauble.

something diminutive, esp. in comparison with like objects.

an animal of a breed or variety noted for smallness of size

The winning terrier at the dog show was a toy.

a close-fitting cap of linen or wool, with flaps coming down to the shoulders, formerly worn by women in Scotland.

a simple, light piece of music, esp. of 16th or 17th century England, written for the virginal.

Obsolete .

amorous dallying.

a playful or amusing act; diversion; pastime.

made or designed for use as a toy

a toy gun.

of or resembling a toy, esp. diminutive in size.

to amuse oneself; play.

to act idly; or with indifference; trifle

to toy with one's food.

to dally amorously; flirt.

verb

work

noun

bauble , curio , doll , game , knickknack , novelty , plaything , trifle , trinket , bibelot , gewgaw , gimcrack , whatnot , geegaw , kickshaw , teetotum , whirligig

verb

amuse oneself , coquet , cosset , dally , dandle , fiddle , flirt , fool , fool around * , jest , lead on , mess around * , pet , play , play around , play games , sport , string along * , tease , trifle , wanton , fidget , monkey , putter , tinker , twiddle , ball , bauble , blocks , doll , gadget , game , gewgaw , knickknack , miniature , model , novelty , pastime , plaything , puzzle , rattle , top , trinket , yoyo