What is the meaning of toy?

noun

• An artifact designed to be played with.
  • synonyms: plaything
• A nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier. )
  • usage: "a toy stove"
• A device regarded as providing amusement.
  • usage: "private airplanes are a rich man's toy"
• A copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size.
  • synonyms: miniature
• Any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets.
  • synonyms: toy dog

verb

• Behave carelessly or indifferently.
  • usage: "Play about with a young girl's affection"
  • synonyms: dally, play, flirt
• Manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination.
  • usage: "She played nervously with her wedding ring"; "Don't fiddle with the screws"; "He played with the idea of running for the Senate"
  • synonyms: fiddle, diddle, play
• Engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously.
  • usage: "They played games on their opponents"; "play the stock market"; "play with her feelings"; "toy with an idea"
  • synonyms: play