toy
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4.2
- noun
- /tɔɪ/
:
perro toy
- " She pets the toy dog on her desk.
- toy dog
- toy poodle
- toy terrier
Examples
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The house had yellow siding and a picture window with a toy parrot.
Fiction book (2000) -
I was most familiar with the toy section and the pet department, so I headed that way first.
Fiction book (2001) -
We got a young toy poodle at the moment.
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The Japanese Chin is a very small toy breed that does not bark much at all.
Blog text (1) -
Toys for Tots is a Marine-hosted toy drive that has drop-off locations all over the nation.
Blog text (18) -
My favorite pet is a toy poodle, which is very affectionate and loves to play.
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The toy dog breed is known for its small size and adorable personality.
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She takes her toy Maltese everywhere, as it fits perfectly in her handbag.
Synonyms
18
3.0
A small dog that sits on someone's lap as a pet
1
3.2
A very small dog that people breed and keep as a pet in homes
1
2.8
A very small dog with curly hair kept as a pet that does not shed much
1
4.0
A small, lively dog with rough fur and a bushy beard and eyebrows
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3.8
A very small dog kept as a pet that often sits on a person's lap
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3.7
A very small lively dog often kept as a pet
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2.6
A small dog with a curly coat and a smart, alert nature often kept as a pet
A very small dog often said in Scottish or Irish English
A very small dog with long, straight white silky fur
A small companion dog with short black and tan fur and a lively nature
Small British dog with long soft fur, a round head, and a short turned up nose
Antonyms
Compounds
Small British dog with long soft fur, a round head, and a short turned up nose
How Small
Surface Forms
Etymology
Toy for a very small dog comes from the same idea of a 'small plaything' from old French toie. That's why a toy dog is named for being so small, like a little plaything.