toying

[US]/ˈtɔɪɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈtɔɪɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.toy; small decorative item; something of little value; (Toy) surname; (Eng, Tur) Toy; (Fr) Touva
v.to play with; to flirt; to treat casually
adj.as a toy; toy-like

Phrases & Collocations

toying with

toying around

toying ideas

toying thoughts

toying emotions

toying fate

toying time

toying dreams

toying chance

toying possibilities

Example Sentences

he was toying with the idea of moving to a new city.

she spent the afternoon toying with her new camera.

the children were toying with their toys in the living room.

he couldn't stop toying with his pen during the meeting.

she was toying with the idea of starting her own business.

the cat was toying with a mouse it had caught.

he was toying with the notion of quitting his job.

they were toying with the plan to travel around the world.

she enjoys toying with different hairstyles.

the dog was toying with a stick in the park.

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