toying
toying noun: the act of one who toys. Also the present participle and gerund of toy.
Noun
toying (plural toyings)
- The act of one who toys.
- 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.1844-45, George William M. Reynolds, The Mysteries of London
Also used as
toying is also the present participle and gerund of toy.
Forms of toying
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more toying |
| superlative | most toying |
| Noun | |
| plural | toyings |
Words formed from toying
Phrases with toying
Questions about toying
- What does toying mean?
- Toying means the act of one who toys.
- What part of speech is toying?
- Toying is a noun.
- What is the plural of toying?
- The plural of toying is toyings.
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