Definition of: toy

(toi) noun
1. An article constructed for the amusement of children; a plaything; hence, any trifling or diverting object; an ornament; trinket.
2. Any diminutive object imitating a larger one and fitted for entertainment and instruction.
3. Obs. Wanton play; dalliance.
4. A small dog bred to extreme smallness and kept as a pet: also toy dog.
5. Scot. A head covering for women that hangs loosely over the shoulders; a toy–mutch.
6. Obs. A dance tune.
7. Archaic A quaint utterance, idle tale, or anecdote; fancy; jest. See synonyms under GAUD.
—v.i. To trifle; play.
—adjective Resembling a toy; of miniature size. [Prob. fusion of ME toye flirtation, sport + Du. tuig tools, stuff]
—toy′er noun
—toy′ish adjective