toyish

adjective

toy·​ish

ˈtȯi‧ish

1

: lacking in solid worth or import : frivolous, trivial

2

: resembling a toy especially in diminutive or unsubstantial quality or in lack of real utility

also : fit for a plaything

toyishly adverb

toyishness noun

plural -es

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