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toy

 
pronunciation:
toI
parts of speech:
noun, adjective, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition: A toy is something that you play with. Toys are made to be fun and sometimes to help you learn things. Most toys are made for children.
My little sister got all the toys she wanted for Christmas. She was so happy!
 
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: A toy thing is something to play with that looks similar to a real thing but is usually much smaller. A toy thing is usually made of a different material too, such as plastic or lightweight metal or wood.
Taylor has a toy farm with toy animals and a toy tractor.
similar words:
imitation, make-believe, model
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: toys, toying, toyed
definition: When you toy with something, you handle it or move it around without paying much attention to what you are doing.
Mr. Jones toyed with his pen as he spoke.When Kelly is bored, she toys with her hair.
similar words:
fiddle, fidget, fool, play
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