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plaything

Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪ.θɪŋ/

The English word “plaything” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A thing or person intended for playing with.
  2. A person at the mercy of fate.

adjective

  1. Used for the purpose of play or amusement.

Etymology

From play + thing.

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