toy

Noun

• any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets

• a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size

• a device regarded as providing amusement
  • private airplanes are a rich man's toy
    

• a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)
  • a toy stove
    

• an artifact designed to be played with

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
    

• 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
    

• behave carelessly or indifferently
  • Play about with a young girl's affection
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  toy dog , miniature , plaything , play , fiddle , diddle , dally , flirt