toying

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
  2. verb behave carelessly or indifferently
  3. verb manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination

In classic literature

Synonyms

flirt, flirting, flirtation, coquetry, dalliance

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