toy synonyms

toy

modif.

childish, miniature, small, diminutive, model-sized, babylike, on a small scale, midgetlike, tiny, undersized, doll-like; see also little 1.

Antonyms large*, immense*, oversized.

toy

n.

  1. Something designed for amusement

    game, plaything, pastime; see doll, game 1.

    Toys include: dolls, games, teddy bears, stuffed animals, rattles, puppets, kites, balls, toy weapons, blocks, puzzles, jacks, yo-yos, tops, skipping ropes, model cars, trains, planes, etc., bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, ice skates, rollerblades, marbles, skateboards, hobby horses, Legos (trademark), jack-in-the-box, hula hoop, Frisbee (trademark).

  2. Anything trivial

    foolishness, trifle, frippery, plaything, trinket, gadget, trumpery, stuff, triviality, bauble, knicknack, gimcrack*, whimwham*, gewgaw*; see also trinket.

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