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