PLAYTHING Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word plaything. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for PLAYTHING
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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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 | ||||||