phrasal verb

Toy with

Letter TInseparable

2Sections

Not eat much of a meal

Meanings

  • Not eat much of a meal (inseparable, International English)
  • something, but not very seriously (inseparable, International English)
  • Move or play with something to occupy your hands (inseparable, International English)
  • Treat insincerely (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • It was horrible, so I just TOYED WITH the food.
  • We TOYED WITH the idea of moving to the country, but it isn't really practical.
  • He TOYED WITH his cup.
  • He thought she loved him but she was just TOYING WITH him.

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