toy | |
1. n. Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child. | |
A grown man does not play with a child’s toy. | |
2. n. A thing of little importance or value; a trifle. | |
3. n. A simple, light piece of music, written especially for the virginal. | |
4. n. (obsolete) Love play, amorous dalliance; fondling. | |
5. n. (obsolete) A vague fancy, a ridiculous idea or notion; a whim. | |
6. n. (slang) An inferior graffiti artist. | |
7. n. (obsolete) An old story; a silly tale. | |
8. n. (Scotland, archaic) A headdress of linen or wool that hangs down over the shoulders, worn by old women of the lower classes; called also toy mutch. | |
9. v. (lbl, en, intransitive) To play (with) in an idle or desultory way. | |
to toy with a piece of food on one’s plate | |
Figo is toying with the English defence. | |
10. v. (lbl, en, intransitive) To ponder or consider. | |
I have been toying with the idea of starting my own business. | |
11. v. (slang) To stimulate with a sex toy. | |