noun.something for a child to play with —often used before another noun

• The children played with their toys.
• a plush/stuffed toy

noun.something resembling a child's toy especially in providing amusement or entertainment

• plastic/wooden/electronic toys
• a bath toy

noun.something that is or appears to be small; especially: a small animal (as of a small breed or variety)

• a dog's chew toy
• Among Greg Norman's toys is a 61-foot sportfishing boat …

verb.to act or deal with something lightly or without vigor or purpose

• toyed with the idea
• they're just toying with him

verb.to amuse oneself as if with a toy: play

verb.to engage in flirtation

adjective.of diminutive size compared to a standard form or breed

• a toy dog
• a toy stove

adjective.designed or made for use as a toy