toying

• Существительное, обозначающее игривое поведение или действия, направленные на возбуждение сексуального интереса, часто включающие дразнение или флирт.

A noun referring to playful behavior or actions intended to arouse sexual interest, often involving teasing or flirtation.

uncountable

1. Playful sexual behaviorC1informal

   Playful or teasing behavior intended to arouse sexual interest or attraction.

   Игривое поведение

   • She was toying with him, flirting without any serious intention.
   • His toying with her emotions was cruel and manipulative.
   • They engaged in a bit of toying before the party started.

   Synonymscoquetrydallianceflirtationflirtingteasing

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия игры или праздного обращения с чем-либо, или обдумывания идеи без серьёзного намерения.

A verb used to indicate the act of playing or handling something idly, or considering an idea without serious intent.

1. Play or fiddle withB1informal

   To handle something idly or playfully, often without serious intent.

   Играть или вертеть

   • She toyed with her necklace while thinking.
   • He was toying with a pen during the meeting.
   • Stop toying with your food and eat it.

   Synonymsdallyfiddlefoolmessplaytrifletwiddle

2. Consider casuallyB2informal

   To think about something in a casual or indecisive way.

   Обдумывать

   • I've been toying with the idea of moving abroad.
   • He toyed with the thought of quitting his job.
   • She toyed with the possibility of starting her own business.

   Synonymsdallyflirtplaytrifle

Phrasal variantstoy with