Definitions

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  • suffix humorous Suggesting a group of people or repository of products of the specified kind.

Etymologies

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After Toys "R" Us, American toy-store chain, itself a phonetic rendering of "toys are us".

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Examples

  • Toys 'R Us has struggled to keep up with Wal-Mart's lower prices, but it became an attractive buyout target because of its well-located stores.

    CNN Transcript Mar 19, 2005 2005

  • Toys 'R Us has struggled to keep up with Wal-Mart's lower prices, but it became an attractive buyout target because of its well-located stores.

    CNN Transcript Mar 20, 2005 2005

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