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Definition toss in British English

toss noun

[countable] noun
/tɒs/
1

the act of throwing something gently or in a slightly careless way

Synonyms and related words
throw direct aim
2

the act of throwing a coin into the air in order to make a decision based on which side the coin falls on

Example

South Africa won the toss and decided to bat.

Synonyms and related words
a game of chance betting shop bingo
3

the act of moving your head quickly upwards, especially when you are angry or do not care about something

Example

She dismissed the question with a toss of her head.

Definition toss in British English