noun. an artifact designed to be played with |
noun. a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier) a toy stove |
noun. a device regarded as providing amusement private airplanes are a rich man's toy |
noun. a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size |
noun. any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets |
verb. behave carelessly or indifferently Play about with a young girl's affection |
verb. manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination She played nervously with her wedding ring|Don't fiddle with the screws|He played with the idea of running for the Senate |
verb. engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously They played games on their opponents|play the stock market|play with her feelings|toy with an idea |
