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toying

/tɔɪɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does toying mean?

verb

to play or joke with something or someone in a light and careless way, or to think about something in a casual and imaginative way.

Example

"She was toying with the idea of quitting her job to travel the world."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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