n.
Function: intransitive verb
Date: circa 1529
1 : to act or deal with something lightly or without vigor or purpose < toy ed with the idea>
2 : to engage in flirtation
3 : to amuse oneself as if with a toy : PLAY <they're just toy ing with him>
synonyms see TRIFLE
– toy · er \ ' to ̇ i- ə r \ noun