PLAYTHING Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word plaything. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word plaything. (close relations)

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Definition of PLAYTHING


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	toy				nounn
	noun • an artifact designed to be played with • a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier) • a device regarded as providing amusement • a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size • any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets verb • behave carelessly or indifferently • manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination • engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
	amusement				nounn
	noun • a feeling of delight at being entertained • an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	curio				nounn
	noun • something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
	diversion
	noun • an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates • a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) • an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack
	doll				nounn
	noun • a small replica of a person; used as a toy • informal terms for a (young) woman
	gadget				nounn
	noun • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
	game				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a contest with rules to determine a winner • a single play of a sport or other contest • an amusement or pastime • animal hunted for food or sport • (tennis) a division of play during which one player serves • (games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win • the flesh of wild animals that is used for food • a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal) • the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game • your occupation or line of work • frivolous or trifling behavior adjective satellite • disabled in the feet or legs • willing to face danger verb • place a bet on
	knickknack				nounn
	noun • a small inexpensive mass-produced article • miscellaneous curios
	memento				nounn
	noun • a reminder of past events
	novelty				nounn
	noun • originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel • originality by virtue of being new and surprising • a small inexpensive mass-produced article • cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
	puzzle				nounn
	noun • a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution • a game that tests your ingenuity verb • be a mystery or bewildering to • be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide
	trinket				nounn
	noun • cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing

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