Toyed: meaning, definitions and examples
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toyed
[ tษษชd ]
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:
๐ต๐น brincou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฒเคตเคพเคกเคผ เคเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gespielt
๐ฎ๐ฉ bermain-main
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฐะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ bawiล siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใใ
๐ซ๐ท jouรฉ
๐ช๐ธ jugรณ
๐น๐ท oynadฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนุจ
๐จ๐ฟ hrรกl si
๐ธ๐ฐ hral sa
๐จ๐ณ ็ฉ่
๐ธ๐ฎ igral
๐ฎ๐ธ leikur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะนะฝะฐะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแจแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oynadฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 25396 toyed
- 25397 abstractly
- 25398 coursed
- 25399 disconsolate
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