Pronunciation: /tɔɪ wɪð/
noun a plaything or object for amusement
A1 I like to play with my toy.
A2 The child was happy to receive a new toy to play with.
B1 She couldn't resist picking up the toy with the bright colors.
B2 The intricate design of the toy with moving parts fascinated the engineer.
C1 The artist used the toy with wheels as inspiration for their latest sculpture.
C2 The toy with advanced technology was a marvel of engineering.
verb to play with or handle something in a casual or desultory manner
A1 She likes to toy with her cat using a laser pointer.
A2 The children were toying with their new remote-controlled cars in the park.
B1 He was toying with the idea of starting his own business.
B2 The detective continued to toy with different theories to solve the case.
C1 The politician was accused of toying with the emotions of the public for personal gain.
C2 The artist enjoyed toying with unconventional materials to create unique sculptures.
formal She couldn't help but toy with the idea of starting her own business.
informal He likes to toy with the remote control car when he's bored.
slang I saw him toy with the idea of skipping class to go to the beach.
figurative The cat continued to toy with the mouse before finally catching it.
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