Toy Terminology

adjective small, unimpressive, or of poor quality; inferior in size or quality

• The dinky toy car collection was carefully displayed in the museum.
• I found a dinky little cafe on the corner that serves great coffee.
• That dinky old car of yours won't make it up the hill.
• Her dinky excuses for being late were wearing thin with her boss.

noun a rich fabric of silk, cotton, wool, or a combination of these, with a long, soft nap

adjective luxuriously soft and comfortable

• The plush velvet curtains in the theater added a touch of elegance to the room.
• I love sinking into my plush armchair after a long day at work.
• Her new apartment is so plush, it's like living in a five-star hotel.
• The CEO's corner office is plush with perks and benefits.

noun the act of concluding or finishing something

verb to conclude or finish something

adjective concluding or finishing

• The windup of the project took longer than expected due to unforeseen complications.
• I always enjoy the windup of a good movie, it's the best part!
• She's always the last one to windup at the party.
• His speech had a lengthy windup before getting to the main point.

noun a slang term used to refer to a foolish or inept person

• The term 'jackball' is often used in literature to refer to a type of toy ball.
• Hey, pass me that jackball so we can play catch!
• I can't believe he called me a jackball just because I made a mistake.
• In the game of politics, he was seen as a jackball, always bouncing around without a clear direction.