Synonyms of the word

hobbyhorse

• n. Alternative spelling of hobby horse.

hobby

• n. An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.
• n. (horses) An extinct breed of horse native to the British Isles, also known as the Irish Hobby.
• n. Any of four species of small falcons in the genus Falco, especially Falco subbuteo.

plaything

• n. A thing or person intended for playing with.

preoccupation

• n. The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.
• n. The act of occupying something before someone else.

toy

• n. Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child.
• n. A thing of little importance or value; a trifle.
• n. A simple, light piece of music, written especially for the virginal.
• n. (obsolete) Love play, amorous dalliance; fondling.
• n. (obsolete) A vague fancy, a ridiculous idea or notion; a whim.
• n. (slang, derogatory) An inferior graffiti artist.
• n. (obsolete) An old story; a silly tale.
• n. (Scotland, archaic) A headdress of linen or wool that hangs down over the shoulders, worn by old women…
• v. (intransitive) To play (with).
• v. (intransitive) To ponder or consider.
• v. (slang, transitive) To stimulate with a sex toy.