Toying
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Toying is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of toy.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of toy.
More Meanings
- The act of one who toys.
Example Sentences
1844-45, George William M. Reynolds, The Mysteries of London The imagination of the young maiden grew inflamed, as the toyings of her lover became bolder; and half-raising her in his arms, he supported her across the room to a door which opened to his touch at the farther end.
Word Forms
- toyings
Synonyms for toying
Depending on context, synonyms include dalliance, coquetry, flirt, flirtation, flirting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dalliance, flirting, flirtation, coquetry, flirt, play.
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