verb
Meaning 1
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: play with.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- The boy was playing with his toys.
Meaning relationships
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Phrase guide
play with
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verb
Meaning 2
To fiddle with; make small adjustments to, for example to something mechanical in order to improve its performance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
Meaning 3
To trick.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
Meaning 4
To sexually stimulate (a person or a person's erogenous zone).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Chinese Mandarin: 玩 (wán) — literally
- Polish: bawić się — literally
- Spanish: jugar con — literally
- Polish: bawić się — to fiddle with
- Spanish: juguetear con — to fiddle with