# toying

Pronunciation: say "TOY-ing" /ˈtɔɪɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of toy. — present participle and gerund of toy
   - Simple: Present participle of toy. Use this form for the action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _She sat toying with her bracelet, only half listening to the lecture._
   - _He was toying with the idea of selling the house and moving abroad._

## Noun

2. The act of handling or playing with something idly, or of treating a matter without serious intent.
   - Simple: The act of playing with or touching something in an idle way.
   - _His endless toying with their hopes eventually drove the investors away._
   - _The diplomat's casual toying with the proposal infuriated the delegation._

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