toy toy /ˈtɔɪ/

noun

1. () An artifact designed to be played with  ( plaything , toy )
   an artifact designed to be played with
    The toy is meant for children aged three and above
   The toy is meant for children aged three and above
   
2. Any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets  ( toy , toy dog )
   any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets
   
   
3. A copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size  ( toy , miniature )
   a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
   
4. A device regarded as providing amusement  ( toy )
   a device regarded as providing amusement
    Private airplanes are a rich man's toy
   private airplanes are a rich man's toy
   
   
5. A nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)  ( toy )
   a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)
    A toy stove
   a toy stove
   
   

verb

1. Engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously  ( toy , play )
   engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
    They played games on their opponents
   They played games on their opponents
    Play the stock market
   play the stock market
    Play with her feelings
   play with her feelings
    Toy with an idea
   toy with an idea
   
2. Manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination  ( diddle [Informal] , fiddle , toy , play )
   manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
    She played nervously with her wedding ring
   She played nervously with her wedding ring
    Don't fiddle with the screws
   Don't fiddle with the screws
    He played with the idea of running for the Senate
   He played with the idea of running for the Senate
   
3. Behave carelessly or indifferently  ( dally , flirt , play , toy )
   behave carelessly or indifferently
    Play about with a young girl's affection
   Play about with a young girl's affection