toy

  • (noun): Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child.
  • (noun): A thing of little importance or value; a trifle.
  • (noun): A simple, light piece of music, written especially for the virginal.
  • (noun): Love play, amorous dalliance; fondling.
  • (noun): A vague fancy, a ridiculous idea or notion; a whim.
  • (noun): An inferior graffiti artist.
  • (noun): An old story; a silly tale.
  • (noun): A headdress of linen or wool that hangs down over the shoulders, worn by old women of the lower classes; called also toy mutch.
  • (noun): A sex toy (object or device to give sexual pleasure).
  • (verb): To play (with) in an idle or desultory way.
  • (verb): To ponder or consider.
  • (verb): To stimulate with a sex toy.
  • A grown man does not play with a child’s toy.
  • Figo is toying with the English defence.
  • I have been toying with the idea of starting my own business.