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What does "toy with" mean?

  1. Amuse oneself idly with, trifle, as in He teased her, toying with her as a cat toys with a mouse. [Early 1500s]
  2. Treat casually or without seriousness, as in I'm toying with the idea of writing a novel. [Early 1800s]

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