toys in the attic
Insanity or craziness.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He acts like he has toys in the attic.”
“When he started talking to his plants for hours, his neighbors wondered if he had toys in the attic.”
“The eccentric inventor lived in total isolation, leading the local villagers to whisper that he clearly had toys in the attic.”
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Attic salt
Pointed and delicate wit.
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boy toy
A gigolo or younger man who is sexually pursued by an older person.
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boys and their toys
Used to evoke the idea that adult men sometimes dote excessively on machines, automobiles, and gadgets in a childish manner.
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throw one's toys out of the pram
To lose one's temper; to throw a tantrum.
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toy with
To handle something in a careless or frivolous manner.
Last updated August 10, 2026