toying

toy

 (toi)

n.

1. An object for a child to play with.

2. Something that provides amusement: "The profit on a toy like a motorcycle or a snowmobile is maybe a tenth that on a solid family car" (John Updike).

3.

a. A small ornament; a bauble.

b. Something of little importance; a trifle.

4. A diminutive thing, especially a dog of a very small breed or of a variety smaller than the standard variety of its breed.

5. Scots A loose covering for the head, formerly worn by women.

6. Chiefly Southern US A shooter marble.

intr.v. toyed, toy·ing, toys

1. To amuse oneself idly; trifle: a cat toying with a mouse.

2. To treat something casually or without seriousness: toyed with the idea of writing a play. See Synonyms at flirt.

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[Middle English toye, amorous play, a piece of fun.]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

toying - playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest coquetry, flirtation, flirting, dalliance, flirt frolic, gambol, romp, caper, play - gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly"

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