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Definitions for Toying

[1] an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.
[2] a thing or matter of little or no value or importance; a trifle.
[3] something that serves for or as if for diversion, rather than for serious practical use.
[4] a small article of little value but prized as a souvenir or for some other special reason; trinket; knickknack; bauble.
[5] something diminutive, especially in comparison with like objects.
[6] an animal of a breed or variety noted for smallness of size: The winning terrier at the dog show was a toy.
[7] a close-fitting cap of linen or wool, with flaps coming down to the shoulders, formerly worn by women in Scotland.
[8] a simple, light piece of music, especially of 16th or 17th century England, written for the virginal.
[9] Obsolete . amorous dallying. a playful or amusing act; diversion; pastime.
[10] made or designed for use as a toy: a toy gun.
[11] of or resembling a toy, especially diminutive in size.
[12] to amuse oneself; play.
[13] to act idly; or with indifference; trifle: to toy with one's food.
[14] to dally amorously; flirt.
[15] an object designed to be played with
[16] something that is a nonfunctioning replica of something else, esp a miniature one (as modifier ) a toy guitar
[17] any small thing of little value; trifle
[18] something small or miniature, esp a miniature variety of a breed of dog (as modifier ) a toy poodle
[19] (intr usually foll by with ) to play, fiddle, or flirt

Words related to Toying

toyflirt, fool, fiddle, tease, trifle, coquet, play, wanton, pet, cosset, dandle, sport, jest, dally

Words nearby Toying

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Origin of Toying

1275–1325; Middle English toye dalliance; of obscure origin

Other words from Toying

toy·er , noun
toy·less , adjective
toy·like , adjective

Word origin for Toying

C16 (in the sense: amorous dalliance): of uncertain origin

Synonyms for Toying

fiddle, flirt, fool, tease, coquet, cosset, dally, dandle, jest, pet, play, sport, trifle, wanton, amuse oneself, fool around, lead on, mess around, play around, play games, string along