plaything

[/ˈpleɪθɪŋ/]

nounpl: playthings

brinquedo

1. A toy or object designed for children to play with

The child's favorite plaything was a wooden train set.

O brinquedo favorito da criança era um trem de madeira.

2. A person or thing treated as a toy or used for amusement by someone else; something controlled or manipulated by another

She refused to be a plaything in his games.

Ela recusou ser um brinquedo em seus jogos.

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General Brazilian

brinquedo

Most common term for toy or plaything

Rio de Janeiro

brinquedo

Standard usage

São Paulo

brinquedo

Standard usage

Portugal

brinquedo

Standard usage; also 'objeto de diversão'

make a plaything of someone - to treat someone as if they exist only for your amusement

become someone's plaything - to be manipulated or controlled by another person

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