Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [toi]
- /tɔɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [toi]
- /tɔɪ/
Definitions of toyed word
- noun toyed an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything. 1
- noun toyed a thing or matter of little or no value or importance; a trifle. 1
- noun toyed something that serves for or as if for diversion, rather than for serious practical use. 1
- noun toyed a small article of little value but prized as a souvenir or for some other special reason; trinket; knickknack; bauble. 1
- noun toyed something diminutive, especially in comparison with like objects. 1
- noun toyed an animal of a breed or variety noted for smallness of size: The winning terrier at the dog show was a toy. 1
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Origin of toyed
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English toye dalliance; of obscure origin
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Toyed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
toyed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".