fidget toy

noun

A toy or other object intended to be aimlessly manipulated with the hands, in order to provide a pleasant distraction or relief from anxiety, frustration, boredom, etc.

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Meanings

nounfidget toy (plural fidget toys)

plural fidget toys

  1. A toy or other object intended to be aimlessly manipulated with the hands, in order to provide a pleasant distraction or relief from anxiety, frustration, boredom, etc.
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