toss
toss Lexical Profile
toss Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To throw something lightly, casually, or carelessly through the air.
"He tossed his keys onto the kitchen counter as soon as he walked through the door."
To move or cause to move from side to side or back and forth, especially restlessly or violently.
"The small fishing boat was tossed about by the rough ocean waves."
To shake or turn food gently in a bowl or pan so as to coat it lightly with dressing, oil, or seasoning.
"Toss the fresh greens with olive oil and lemon juice just before serving."
North American To discard or throw away something unwanted (informal).
"We went through the garage and tossed all the broken tools and expired paint cans."
To flip a coin into the air in order to make a decision based on which side lands facing up.
"Let's toss a coin to see who gets to choose the restaurant tonight."
• noun
An act of throwing something lightly, casually, or carelessly.
"With a quick toss, she landed the crumpled paper neatly into the recycling bin."
The flipping of a coin to decide an issue or determine which side goes first in a game.
"The visiting team won the toss and elected to receive the ball first."
A sudden upward or backward movement, especially of the head.
"She dismissed the suggestion with an impatient toss of her head."
• Rhymes for toss
Word Origin & Etymology
Attested from the early 16th century, probably of Scandinavian origin and related to Norwegian dialect 'tossa' (to scatter or strew).