Toyed: meaning, definitions and examples

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toyed

 

[ tษ”ษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

play around

The term 'toyed' refers to the act of playing or messing with something, often in a lighthearted or non-serious manner. It can also imply a sense of teasing or manipulating something without any real intention to engage seriously.

Synonyms

dabbled, fiddled, manipulated, played, tampered.

Examples of usage

  • She toyed with the idea of moving to a new city.
  • The cat toyed with the ball of yarn for hours.
  • He toyed with his food instead of eating it.
  • They toyed with the concept of starting a business together.

Translations

Translations of the word "toyed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brincou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคฟเคฒเคตเคพเคกเคผ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gespielt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bermain-main

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bawiล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Šใ‚“ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jouรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jugรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oynadฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†€์•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุนุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrรกl si

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hral sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฉ่€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ igral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leikur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนะฝะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒจแƒแƒ‘แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oynadฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jugรณ

Etymology

The word 'toy' originates from the Middle English term 'toye', which is derived from a combination of Old French 'toi' meaning 'to pull' and a Germanic root. Historically, toys were simple objects that were used by children for play, but over time, the term evolved to encompass a wider variety of playful activities. The verb 'to toy' came into use in the early 19th century, signifying a more metaphorical sense of playfulness, whereby one might 'toy' with an idea or concept rather than just physical objects. The transition from a straightforward noun to a verb illustrates the growing complexity and richness of the word's usage in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,396, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.