toy

Universal Words noun, adjective, verb noun 1 an object for children to play with: cuddly / soft toys * The children were playing happily with their toys. 2 an object that you have for enjoyment or pleasure rather than for a serious purpose: executive toys * His latest toy is the electric drill he bought last week. adjective [onlybeforenoun] 1 made as a copy of a particular thing and used for playing with: a toy car / telephone * toy soldiers 2 (of a dog) of a very small breed: a toy poodle verb PHRASALVERBS toy with sth 1 to consider an idea or a plan, but not very seriously and not for a long time: I did briefly toy with the idea of living in France. 2 to play with sth and move it around carelessly or without thinking: He kept toying nervously with his pen. * She hardly ate a thing, just toyed with a piece of cheese on her plate. * (figurative) He accused the young man of toying with his daughter's affections.