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How to pronounce toy
Say it like this: /tɔɪ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does toy mean?
nounSomething to play with, especially as intended for use by a child.
“A grown man like him does not play with a child’s toy.”
A thing of little importance or value; a trifle.
“tis a pretie toy to be a Poet.”
A simple, light piece of music, written especially for the virginal.
verbTo play (with) in an idle or desultory way.
“Figo is toying with the English defence.”
To ponder or consider.
“I have been toying with the idea of starting my own business.”
To stimulate with a sex toy.
“He could see her hand go to her slit, and soon she was toying herself along, breathing heavily.”
adjImpractical or unsuitable for real-world use, due to being unrealistically small or simple.
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