1. playing with something in a casual or absent-minded way
Usage: present participle of ‘toy’
2. considering something without serious intent
Usage: often used with ‘with’
3. treating someone or something without proper seriousness
Usage: often implies manipulation or lack of genuine interest

Examples

• She was toying with her pen during the meeting.
• He’s been toying with the idea of changing careers.
• Stop toying with my feelings and tell me what you really think.
• The cat was toying with the mouse before letting it go.
• I’m just toying with different color schemes for the room.
• She accused him of toying with her emotions.
• The child was toying with his food instead of eating it.