toss

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Pronunciation
/tɑs/
/tɒs/
/tɔs/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care.

2 Definition

The coin toss before a cricket match in order to decide who bats first, or before a football match in order to decide the direction of play.

3 Definition

A haughty throwing up of the head.

4 Definition

(British slang) A jot, in the phrase 'give a toss'.

Example Sentences
  • I couldn't give a toss about her.
5 Definition

(British slang) A state of agitation; commotion.

6 Definition

A measure of sprats.

Verb
14 definition(s)
1 Definition

To throw with an initial upward direction.

Example Sentences
  • Toss it over here!
2 Definition

To lift with a sudden or violent motion.

Example Sentences
  • to toss the head
3 Definition

To agitate; to make restless.

4 Definition

To subject to trials; to harass.

5 Definition

To flip a coin, to decide a point of contention.

Example Sentences
  • I'll toss you for it.
6 Definition

To discard: to toss out

Example Sentences
  • I don't need it any more; you can just toss it.
7 Definition

To stir or mix (a salad).

Example Sentences
  • to toss a salad; a tossed salad.
8 Definition

(British slang) To masturbate

9 Definition

To search (a room or a cell), sometimes leaving visible disorder, as for valuables or evidence of a crime.

Example Sentences
  • "Someone tossed just his living room and bedroom." / "They probably found what they were looking for."
10 Definition

To roll and tumble; to be in violent commotion.

Example Sentences
  • tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep
11 Definition

To be tossed, as a fleet on the ocean, or as a ship in heavy seas.

12 Definition

To keep in play; to tumble over.

Example Sentences
  • to spend four years in tossing the rules of grammar
13 Definition

To peak (the oars), to lift them from the rowlocks and hold them perpendicularly, the handle resting on the bottom of the boat.

14 Definition

(British slang) To drink in large draughts; to gulp.