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10 Language-to-English DictionariesToy
/tɔɪ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An object for a child to play with, typically a model or miniature counterpart of something.
"The children spent hours playing with their new building blocks and toy cars." - 2
An object, gadget, or machine regarded as providing amusement for an adult.
"He bought himself a high-end sports car as a new expensive toy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The origin of 'toy' is uncertain, though it may derive from Middle English terms meaning tools, implements, or amorous dalliances. By the 16th century, the word shifted in meaning to specifically denote a plaything for children, moving away from its earlier sense of a trifle or frivolous ornament.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Toy" is said worldwide
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jouet
Transliteration: zhwɛ
"L'enfant a cassé son jouet préféré."
Spielzeug
Transliteration: ˈspiːltsɔɪ̯k
"Dieses Spielzeug ist für Kinder unter drei Jahren nicht geeignet."
giocattolo
Transliteration: dʒokaˈtːɔlo
"Il bambino ha ricevuto un nuovo giocattolo per il suo compleanno."
juguete
Transliteration: xuˈɣete
"Compró un juguete nuevo para su perro."
brinquedo
Transliteration: bɾĩˈkeðu
"As crianças guardaram todos os seus brinquedos na caixa."
खिलौना
Transliteration: khilauna
"बच्चा नया खिलौना पाकर बहुत खुश हुआ।"
玩具
Transliteration: wǎnjù
"这家商店卖各种各样的儿童玩具。"
장난감
Transliteration: jangnangam
"아이들이 새로운 장난감을 가지고 놀고 있습니다."
おもちゃ
Transliteration: omocha
"弟はたくさんのおもちゃを持っています。"
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