toying

Definition of Toying in English :

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Noun

1. coquetry, dalliance, flirt, flirtation, flirting, toying

playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Toying

see synonyms of toying

noun

1.

an object designed to be played with

2.

a.

something that is a nonfunctioning replica of something else, esp a miniature one

b.

(as modifier)

a toy guitar

3.

any small thing of little value; trifle

4.

a.

something small or miniature, esp a miniature variety of a breed of dog

b.

(as modifier)

a toy poodle

verb

5. (intransitive; usually foll by with)

to play, fiddle, or flirt

Toying

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noun

1. Obsolete

a.

amorous behavior; flirtation

b.

pastime; sport

2.

a thing of little value or importance; trifle

3.

a little ornament; bauble; trinket

4.

any article to play with, esp. a plaything for children

5.

any small thing, person, or animal; specif., a dog of a small breed, esp. one of the toy breeds

adjective

6.

like a toy, or plaything, in size, use, etc.

7.

designating a breed of dog of a small kind kept as a pet or companion

a toy poodle

8.

of or being a model, figure, etc., esp. a miniature one, designed to be played with as a toy

a toy soldier, toy fire engine, toy stove

9.

of, containing, or having to do with toys

toy box, toy store

verb intransitive

10.

to play or trifle (with a thing, an idea, etc.)

11.

to engage in flirtation; dally

Toying

see synonyms of toying

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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