Noun
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any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets
- toy dog -
a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
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a device regarded as providing amusement
"private airplanes are a rich man's toy"
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a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)
"a toy stove"
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an artifact designed to be played with
Verb
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engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
"They played games on their opponents"
"play the stock market"
"play with her feelings"
"toy with an idea"
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manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
"She played nervously with her wedding ring"
"Don't fiddle with the screws"
"He played with the idea of running for the Senate"
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behave carelessly or indifferently
"Play about with a young girl's affection"