Difference between Flirt and Toying

What is the difference between Flirt and Toying?

Flirt as a verb is to throw with a jerk or quick effort; to fling suddenly; as, they flirt water in each other's faces; he flirted a glove, or a handkerchief. while Toying as a verb is to play (with) in an idle or desultory way.

Flirt

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A sudden jerk; a quick throw or cast; a darting motion; hence, a jeer. One who flirts; esp., a woman who acts with giddiness, or plays at courtship; a coquette; a pert girl.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: pert; wanton

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To throw with a jerk or quick effort; to fling suddenly; as, they flirt water in each other's faces; he flirted a glove, or a handkerchief. To toss or throw about; to move playfully to and fro; as, to flirt a fan. To jeer at; to treat with contempt; to mock. To run about; to dart; to flit; to act with giddiness, or from a desire to attract notice. To play the coquette; to play at courtship; to coquet; as, they flirt with the young men. To utter contemptuous language, with an air of disdain; to jeer or gibe. (figurative) to consider or contemplate

Example sentence: I know, for me, that I have always been very conscious of how I dress when I go to the studio, I'm very conscious of my body language when I'm working - a lot of times, I'm the only female in the room. It's a very male-dominated profession. I'm always around guys. Guys are going to try you all day, and they're going to flirt all day.

Toying

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To play (with) in an idle or desultory way.

We hope you now know whether to use Flirt or Toying in your sentence.

Also read

Popular Articles