toying

toy

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [toi]
- /tɔɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [toi]
- /tɔɪ/

Definitions of toying word

noun toying an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything. 1
noun toying a thing or matter of little or no value or importance; a trifle. 1
noun toying something that serves for or as if for diversion, rather than for serious practical use. 1
noun toying a small article of little value but prized as a souvenir or for some other special reason; trinket; knickknack; bauble. 1
noun toying something diminutive, especially in comparison with like objects. 1
noun toying an animal of a breed or variety noted for smallness of size: The winning terrier at the dog show was a toy. 1

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Origin of toying

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Toying

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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toying popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for toying

noun toying

beguilement — to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude.
dalliance — If two people have a brief romantic relationship, you can say that they have a dalliance with each other, especially if they do not take it seriously.
flirtation — the act or practice of flirting; coquetry.
flirting — to court triflingly or act amorously without serious intentions; play at love; coquet.
flummery — oatmeal or flour boiled with water until thick.

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