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Definition toss in American English

toss verb

verb
/tɔs/
1

to throw something somewhere gently or in a slightly careless way

Example

She smiled at me, tossing her coat onto the chair.

Example

Brendon tossed the ball into the air.

Synonyms and related words
throw direct aim throw toss chuck
1.1

to throw a coin into the air and make a decision based on which side the coin falls on

Synonyms and related words
gamble bet stake
2

to get rid of something because you do not want or need it

Synonyms and related words
replace throw away shed
3

to make something move up and down or from side to side

Example

The little boat was tossed roughly by the waves.

Synonyms and related words
swing bounce rock
4

to mix food with a liquid so that it becomes covered in the liquid

Example

Can you toss the salad for me?

Synonyms and related words
bake beat blanch
Definition toss in American English