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Definition toy in British English

toy noun

[countable] noun
/tɔɪ/
1

an object that a child can play with, especially a model of a real thing such as a car or an animal

Example

boxes full of books, toys, and games

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1.1

used for describing a toy that is a model of a particular thing

Example

a toy soldier/gun/car

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2

a piece of equipment that you enjoy using

Example

Dave's bought a new digital camera - it's his latest toy.

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2.1

a person that someone treats badly and uses as a means of pleasure or fun

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Definition toy in British English