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English to English noun
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an artifact designed to be played with |  | source: wordnet30
| 2 |
a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier) | | Example: a toy stove
source: wordnet30
| 3 |
a device regarded as providing amusement | | Example: private airplanes are a rich man's toy
source: wordnet30
| 4 |
a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size | | source: wordnet30
| 5 |
any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets | | source: wordnet30
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A plaything for children; a bawble. | | source: webster1913
verb
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behave carelessly or indifferently | | Example: Play about with a young girl's affection
source: wordnet30
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manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination | | Example: She played nervously with her wedding ring
Don't fiddle with the screws
He played with the idea of running for the Senate
source: wordnet30
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engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously | | Example: They played games on their opponents
play the stock market
play with her feelings
toy with an idea
source: wordnet30
| 10 |
To dally amorously; to trifle; to play. | | source: webster1913
| 11 |
To treat foolishly. | | source: webster1913
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