Meanings
nounboys' toys pl (plural only)
- pluralplural onlyProducts such as mechanical and electronic gadgets and gizmos, games, fast cars, motorbikes etc., targeting adult male consumers.
The property is littered with giant flat-screen TVs and expensive boys' toys, with lacquered sliding panels hiding any mess.
"The richest Rothschild of them all", Daily Mail, 2nd April 2007 - pluralplural onlyNon-consumer products involving high-tech engineering, such as rockets, submarines, helicopters etc., that are likely to interest men.
Huge excitement in the world of boys’ toys! Britain has launched a nuclear submarine called HMS Astute.
"Tale of a willow that’s enough to make you weep", The Times, June 13, 2007
Synonyms & antonyms
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toys for boystoys for the boys
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