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toy (EN)
noun, verb, adjective

noun “toy”

singular toy, plural toys
  1. an object for children to play with
    The child received a new toy for his birthday.
  2. something that you own for pleasure rather than utility
    He likes expensive toys like cars.

verb “toy”

infinitive toy; he toys; past tense toyed; past part. toyed; ger. toying
  1. to play with something lightly or idly
    The cat toyed with the mouse before letting it go.
  2. to consider something in a casual or uncertain way
    He was toying with the idea of changing careers.

adjective “toy”

base form toy, non-gradable
  1. resembling; miniature (used for playing)
    The child loves to play with his toy cars.