toygun
nounUK /ˈtɔɪ.ɡʌn/
US /ˈtɔɪ.ɡʌn/
A toy gun is a fake gun that kids play with.
The little boy ran around the yard with his toygun, pretending to be a space explorer.
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2. A realistic-looking imitation firearm used as a prop in film or theater.
The actor carried a toygun on set, but everyone knew it could not fire real bullets.
3. A slang term for a harmless or ineffective weapon.
The guard's old pistol was basically a toygun compared to modern equipment.
4. A device that shoots soft projectiles, such as foam darts or plastic pellets, for play.
He loaded his toygun with foam darts and aimed at the target on the wall.