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tosser

/ˈtɔːsər/
tos · ser
Plural:tossers
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• noun

1

British A contemptible, obnoxious, or foolish person (used as a vulgar term of abuse, originally referring to a masturbator).

Example

"He acted like an arrogant tosser throughout the entire meeting, dismissing everyone else's ideas."

2

A person or device that tosses or throws something, such as a coin in a game of chance or a ball in sports.

Example

"During the ring-toss game at the county fair, the most accurate tosser won a large stuffed bear."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'tosser' can be used literally in sports or games for someone who throws an object, in British, Irish, and Australian English it is overwhelmingly recognized as a vulgar slang insult, so caution is required in international contexts.

• Rhymes for tosser

• Nearby Words

tory
tosh
toss
tosser
tossup
tostada
tot

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tosser. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tosser
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