Main Entry:

²toy

Function:

intransitive verb

Date:

circa 1529

1 : to act or deal with something lightly or without vigor or purpose <toyed with the idea> 2 : to engage in flirtation 3 : to amuse oneself as if with a toy : play <they're just toying with him>

synonyms see trifle

— toy·er \ˈtȯi-ər\ noun