toyed

[tɔid]

toyed Definition

• 1. played with something in a way that shows one is not serious or interested
• 2. considered an idea or possibility without making a commitment

Using toyed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "toyed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She toyed with the idea of quitting her job.

• Example

  He toyed with his food, pushing it around his plate.

• Example

  The cat toyed with the mouse before finally killing it.

toyed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for toyed

• fiddled
• messed
• dabbled
• played

Antonyms for toyed

• committed
• focused

📌

Summary: toyed in Brief

'Toyed' [tɔid] means to play with something in a way that shows one is not serious or interested. It can also mean considering an idea or possibility without making a commitment. Examples include 'She toyed with the idea of quitting her job' and 'He toyed with his food, pushing it around his plate.' Synonyms include 'played,' 'fiddled,' and 'messed.'