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toy with

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtɔɪ wɪð/

toy with means: To treat something important without enough care or seriousness.

verb

TREAT CARELESSLYC1

To treat something important without enough care or seriousness.

  • Don't toy with his feelings.
  • She accused him of toying with her trust.
  • They toyed with danger by ignoring the warnings.

How to use it: toy with someone's feelings (Don't toy with her feelings if you don't love her.)

Similar words: play with, trifle with

Common phrases: toy with feelings, toy with something, toy with danger

PLAY IDLYB2

To play with or move something without any serious purpose.

  • The cat toyed with a piece of string.
  • She toyed with her ring during the meeting.
  • He sat silently, toying with the spoon beside his cup.

How to use it: toy with something (He toyed with a pencil while waiting.)

Similar words: play with, fiddle with

Common phrases: toy with something, toy with string, toy with food

Questions about toy with

What does toy with mean?

To treat something important without enough care or seriousness.

What is toy with in other languages?

Türkçe: oynamak · Español: jugar con · Français: jouer avec · Deutsch: spielen mit · Italiano: giocare con · 日本語: もてあそぶ

How do you pronounce toy with?

It is pronounced /ˈtɔɪ wɪð/.

How do you use toy with in a sentence?

Don't toy with his feelings. She accused him of toying with her trust.

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