Toyed Meaning in English

word · lemma: toy

US

ˈtɔɪd

TOYD

UK

tˈɔɪd

TOYD

Definition

'Toyed' is the past tense of 'toy,' which means to play with something or to consider an idea lightly, often without serious intent.

Usage & Nuances

'Toyed' is often used with 'with' (e.g., 'toyed with the idea'). It's more figurative than literal play, suggesting a lack of seriousness. Not suitable for physical toys; use 'played' for those contexts.

• Spanish: jugueteó - jugó (con una idea, sentimiento)
• Portuguese (BR): brincou - brincou (com ideia, sentimento)
• Portuguese (PT): brincou - brincou (com ideia, sentimento)
• Chinese (Simplified): 玩弄 - 玩耍（想法、情感）
• Chinese (Traditional): 玩弄 - 玩耍（想法、情感）
• Hindi: खिलवाड़ किया - सोचा (मज़ाक में)
• Arabic: لَعِبَ - تلاعَب (بفكرة أو شعور)
• Bengali: হালকা ভাবে খেলা-মজা করা - চিন্তা করা (হালকাভাবে)
• Russian: игрался (несерьёзно) - баловался - размышлял поверхностно
• Japanese: もてあそんだ - 軽く考えた
• Vietnamese: đùa nghịch (với) - nghĩ tới (một cách hời hợt)
• Korean: 장난스럽게 다루었다 - 가볍게 생각했다
• Turkish: oyalandı - hafife aldı
• Urdu: ہلکے پھلکے انداز میں کھیلا - سنجیدگی سے نہ سوچا
• Indonesian: memainkan (secara main-main) - mempertimbangkan (secara ringan)

Example Sentences

He toyed with the keys in his hand.

basic

She toyed with her food at dinner.

basic

They toyed with the idea of moving to another city.

basic

I toyed with quitting my job, but decided against it.

natural

She toyed with her hair while thinking.

natural

He just toyed with my feelings and never really cared.

natural