"fidget toy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fidget toys [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} fidget toy (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. Categories (topical): Autism, Toys Hyponyms: fidget spinner, stress ball Related terms: stim

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