Toying
noun, verb
noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The act of one who toys.
"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."
- 2 playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest wordnet
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of toy form-of, gerund, participle, present
Example
More examples"As I was eating lunch, Kichiya came to me and, while she was serving my meal, she was toying happily with her ring set with a gleaming jewel."
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