| 释义 |
toy /toi/ noun- A plaything, esp for a child
- A trifle
- Anything, esp a gadget, intended or thought of as for amusement, appearances or pleasure rather than practical use
- A matter of no importance or thing of little value
- A dwarf breed
- A jest, idle tale (archaic)
- A trivial dance tune, or the like (archaic)
- A whim, crotchet
- An old woman's cap with side flaps (Scot)
- Amorous sport (archaic)
adjective- Made in imitation of something else as a plaything
- Of, for or being a dwarf breed
intransitive verb- (usu with with) to play with in an idle way and without really being interested
- To sport
- To flirt or amuse oneself amorously (with)
ORIGIN: Poss Du tuig tools; Ger Zeug stuff toyˈer noun toyˈing noun and adjective toyˈish adjective - Given to toying or trifling
- Playful
- Wanton (obsolete)
toyˈishly adverb toyˈishness noun toyˈless adjective toyˈlike adjective toyˈsome adjective - Sportive
- Playful
- Whimsical
- Disposed to toy
- Wanton (obsolete)
toy boy noun (sometimes derogatory) The young male lover of a much older woman toy dog noun A very small pet dog toyˈman or fem toyˈwoman noun A seller of toys toyˈshop noun A shop where toys are sold toy soldier noun - A miniature model of a soldier
- A soldier (derog sl)
throw one's toys out of the pram (slang) To have a tantrum |