Meaning & Definition of word "Toss"

Toss

/tɒs/

1. an act of throwing something.
- Example: With a quick toss, he sent the paper airplane soaring.
2. a casual throw or movement.
- Example: She gave the dog a toss of the frisbee.
3. a random selection, as in tossing a coin.
- Example: The toss of a coin determined who would go first.

1. to throw something lightly or casually.
- Example: She decided to toss the ball to her friend.
2. to turn over or rearrange something.
- Example: He will toss the salad before serving.
3. to throw out or dispose of something.
- Example: I need to toss these old newspapers into the recycling.
4. to make a quick decision, often by flipping a coin.
- Example: They couldn't decide on a restaurant, so they opted to toss a coin.

Originating from Middle English 'tos(s)en', frequentative of 'tossen', akin to Old Norse 'tossa' meaning 'to throw'.

toss and turn:

To move about restlessly while trying to sleep.

toss up:

To make a decision by throwing a coin or to express uncertainty.

toss aside:

To discard or dismiss something.

tossing:

The act of throwing or flinging something.

toss-up:

An uncertain outcome that is difficult to predict.

Meaning: To abandon someone or something.

Example Sentence: He totally tossed his friends when he got popular.

Meaning: To mess something up.

Example Sentence: I tossed my homework right before it was due.