Meanings
comparative more toying · superlative most toying
- gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of toy
plural toyings
- The act of one who toys.
1844-45, George William M. Reynolds, The Mysteries of London The imagination of the young maiden grew inflamed, as the toyings of her lover became bolder; and half-raising her in his arms, he supported her across the room to a door which opened to his touch at the farther end.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounplayful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Translations
Irish áilleagánacht
- áilleagánachtthe act of one who toys
Latin lūsus
- lūsusthe act of one who toys
Rhymes & wordplay
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Cite this entry
toying. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/toying
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