"Toyings" is a rare and somewhat dated word that describes playful, frivolous activity or behavior. Its spelling is somewhat unusual, with the "y" replacing the expected "i" in "toying". This is because the word comes from the Old English word "tygan", which also had a "y" in its spelling. The IPA phonetic transcription for "toyings" is /ˈtɔɪ.ɪŋz/, with stress on the first syllable and a voiced "z" sound at the end to indicate plurals.