toying

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of playing or experimenting with something, often with a mischievous or teasing intent.

  - "He enjoys toying with his food before eating."
  - "Don't toy with fire."
  - "The children were toying with their new toys."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with toying
boying , joying , voicing

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Variants

List of all variants of toying that leads to same result
toy , toyed , toyer , toyers , toying , toys , toy with , toyed with , toying with , toys with

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to turn' or 'to play', from the Old French 'toiser' or the Middle English 'tojen'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'toying' is often used in the context of games or puzzles.

2. In some contexts, toying can have a negative connotation, implying manipulation or deceit.

3. The term 'toying with an idea' is commonly used to describe the process of exploring a new concept or theory.

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Related Concepts

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1. Teasing: A related concept to toying, often involving playful or light-hearted mockery or provocation.

2. Experimentation: Another related concept, where toying can refer to the act of trying out new things or ideas.

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Culture

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In literature, toying is often used to describe characters who manipulate or tease others for their own amusement or to gain an advantage. In art, it can be depicted as a playful or mischievous act.

How to Memorize "toying"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of playing or experimenting with something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'toying' with the idea of playful manipulation or experimentation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'to' in 'toying' as standing for 'turn' or 'play'.

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