26984 words

toying

4 definitions β€’ 4 examples
1
to consider something or doing something, but not in a very serious way, and without making a decision:

Examples:

We're toying with the idea of going to Peru next year.
2
to touch an object or move it around with your hand, without any purpose but while thinking about something else:

Examples:

She just toyed with her salad.
He toyed nervously with a button on his jacket as he was speaking.
3
to not care seriously about someone or about their feelings, especially during a romantic friendship
4
to consider or think about something in a not very serious way, and without making a decision:

Examples:

We’re toying with the idea of going to Peru next year.

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