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toyed

/tɔɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does toyed mean?

verb

Past tense of 'toy', to play with something, often in a careless or unimportant way. To manipulate or handle something in a casual or superficial manner.

Example

"She had toyed with the idea of quitting her job for months before finally making the decision."

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