toy

noun

1. Obsolete
   1. amorous behavior; flirtation
   2. pastime; sport
2. a thing of little value or importance; trifle
3. a little ornament; bauble; trinket
4. any article to play with, esp. a plaything for children
5. any small thing, person, or animal; specif., a dog of a small breed, esp. one of the toy breeds

Etymology: ME toye in toysense (< ?); other senses < ? MDu toi, finery, ornament; akin to Ger zeug, ON tygi, stuff, gear, prob. akin to tug

adjective

1. like a toy, or plaything, in size, use, etc.
2. designating a breed of dog of a small kind kept as a pet or companion a toy poodle
3. of or being a model, figure, etc., esp. a miniature one, designed to be played with as a toy a toy soldier, toy fire engine, toy stove
4. of, containing, or having to do with toys toy box, toy store

intransitive verb

1. to play or trifle (with a thing, an idea, etc.)
2. to engage in flirtation; dally