toy

toy [toi]

n.

[ME toye in TOY sense 1 (< ?); other senses < ? MDu toi, finery, ornament; akin to Ger zeug, ON tygi, stuff, gear, prob. akin to TUG]

1. Obs.

a) amorous behavior; flirtation

b) pastime; sport

2. a thing of little value or importance; trifle

3. a little ornament; bauble; trinket

4. any article to play with, esp. a plaything for children

5. any small thing, person, or animal; specif., a dog of a small breed, esp. one of the toy breeds

adj.

1. like a toy, or plaything, in size, use, etc.

2. designating a breed of dog of a small kind kept as a pet or companion [a toy poodle]

3. of or being a model, figure, etc., esp. a miniature one, designed to be played with as a toy [a toy soldier, toy fire engine, toy stove]

4. of, containing, or having to do with toys [toy box, toy store]

vi.

1. to play or trifle (with a thing, an idea, etc.)

2. to engage in flirtation; dally

SYN.- TRIFLE

toyer

n.

toylike

adj.