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toy Manchester

toy Manchester

7.4
A very small terrier dog with short black and tan fur that likes to run and play
  • noun
  • /tɔɪ ˈmæntʃɛstər/
translation icon : Manchester toy
  • The toy Manchester requires regular exercise despite its small size.

Examples

  • At the dog show, several toy Manchesters competed in the terrier group.

  • A toy Manchester makes an excellent companion for people living in apartments.

  • The toy Manchester is a popular breed among dog lovers.

  • My friend has a toy Manchester named Bella.

  • A toy Manchester is known for its playful nature and affectionate personality.

  • The toy Manchester is a perfect choice for city dwellers due to its small size and lively temperament.

  • Many families enjoy having a toy Manchester as a friendly pet that adapts well to home life.

Synonyms

toy Manchester terrier
vstoy Manchester
7.5

A small companion dog with short black and tan fur and a lively nature

focuses on tiny size and lively temperament rather than coat or expression

How Small

toy Manchester
7.4

Surface Forms

toy Manchester singular
toy Manchesters plural

Morphology

toy + Manchester

The element 'toy' transparently signals a very small companion dog, so part of the meaning is compositional. However, 'Manchester' functions as a breed name (not the literal city) and this breed-name usage is not predictable from the common noun alone, so understanding the full sense requires specific lexical/breed knowledge.

Etymology

Toy Manchester comes from breeders in the English city of Manchester who made a very small pet version of the Manchester terrier. The word toy here means 'very small', so the name now means a tiny, lively Manchester terrier kept as a companion.