toss

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As a noun, toss means a throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care. As a verb, it means throw with an initial upward direction.

Meanings of toss

27 meanings

noun

A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care.
cricketfootballThe 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.
A haughty throwing up of the head.
british slangA jot, in the phrase 'give a toss'.
“I couldn't give a toss about her.”
british slangA state of agitation; commotion.
british slangchiefly in the negativeConcern or consideration.
“I don't give a toss.”
A measure of sprats.
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
“the pass was fumbled”
Similar: pass, flip
An abrupt movement
“a toss of his head”

verb

To throw with an initial upward direction.
“Toss it over here!”
To lift with a sudden or violent motion.
“to toss the head”
To agitate; to make restless.
To subject to trials; to harass.
To flip a coin, to decide a point of contention.
“We should toss for it.”
“I'll toss you for it.”
informalTo discard; to throw away.
“I don't need it any more; you can just toss it.”
To stir or mix (a salad).
“to toss a salad; a tossed salad.”
british slangTo masturbate
informalTo search (a room or a cell), sometimes leaving visible disorder, as for valuables or evidence of a crime.
To roll and tumble; to be in violent commotion.
“tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep”
To be tossed, as a fleet on the ocean, or as a ship in heavy seas.
rowingTo peak (the oars), to lift them from the rowlocks and hold them perpendicularly, the handle resting on the bottom of the boat.
british slangTo drink in large draughts; to gulp.
slangTo vomit.