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Definition toy in American English

toy verb

verb
/tɔɪ/
1

to keep touching or moving something with your fingers, usually because you are nervous

Example

Jerry toyed with the stem of his glass as he spoke.

Synonyms and related words
touch pick up handle
1.1

to keep pushing food around on your plate, instead of eating it

Synonyms and related words
bite bolt cannibalize
2

to consider an idea in a way that is not serious or definite

Example

I've been toying with the idea of starting my own business.

Synonyms and related words
flirt with toy with scratch the surface
3

to pretend that you like or love someone when really you do not

Synonyms and related words
play along keep up pretend
Definition toy in American English