Toy with
verb
To consider taking action but not seriously.
She's toying with the idea of going vegan.
Often appears as...
- toy with the idea
- toy with the thought
Usage tips
Idiomatic, General
verb
To manipulate or use something carelessly or non-seriously.
He was toying with his food, not eating at all.
Often appears as...
- toy with food
- toy with feelings
verb
To consider taking action but not seriously.
She's toying with the idea of going vegan.
Often appears as...
- toy with the idea
- toy with the thought
Usage tips
Idiomatic, General
verb
To manipulate or use something carelessly or non-seriously.
He was toying with his food, not eating at all.
Often appears as...
- toy with food
- toy with feelings
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Undecided Attitude
Expresses a non-committal or uncertain attitude toward a decision or idea.
She was toying with the idea of starting her own business.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Serious
Indicates thinking about something in a light, non-serious manner, not definite.
He's toying with the thought of traveling, but he hasn't made any plans.
Pro Tip 3/3Possibility Exploration
Used for considering different possibilities without a strong intention to act.
They're toying with the possibility of moving abroad in a few years.
Pro Tip 1/3Undecided Attitude
Expresses a non-committal or uncertain attitude toward a decision or idea.
She was toying with the idea of starting her own business.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Serious
Indicates thinking about something in a light, non-serious manner, not definite.
He's toying with the thought of traveling, but he hasn't made any plans.
Pro Tip 3/3Possibility Exploration
Used for considering different possibilities without a strong intention to act.
They're toying with the possibility of moving abroad in a few years.
Pro Tip 1/3Undecided Attitude
Expresses a non-committal or uncertain attitude toward a decision or idea.
She was toying with the idea of starting her own business.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Serious
Indicates thinking about something in a light, non-serious manner, not definite.
He's toying with the thought of traveling, but he hasn't made any plans.
Pro Tip 3/3Possibility Exploration
Used for considering different possibilities without a strong intention to act.
They're toying with the possibility of moving abroad in a few years.
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