toy

nouns

an artifact designed to be played with
plaything, toy
a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)
"a toy stove"
toy
is a type of (narrower)
copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
replica, replication, reproduction
a device regarded as providing amusement
"private airplanes are a rich man's toy"
toy
is a type of (narrower)
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
"the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
device
a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
miniature, toy
any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets
toy, toy dog

verbs

behave carelessly or indifferently
"Play about with a young girl's affection"
dally, flirt, play, toy
is derived from
toying
manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
"She played nervously with her wedding ring"; "Don't fiddle with the screws"; "He played with the idea of running for the Senate"
diddle, fiddle, play, toy
see also
toy with
engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
"They played games on their opponents"; "play the stock market"; "play with her feelings"; "toy with an idea"
play, toy