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   toss

   /tɒs/

   verb

   • 1. throw (something) somewhere lightly or casually: "Suzy tossed her bag on to the sofa" Similar throwhurlcastflingslingpitchshylobpropellaunchprojectsenddashbowlinformal:heavechuckbung
   • ▪ (of a horse) throw (a rider) off its back.
   • ▪ throw (a coin) into the air in order to make a decision between two alternatives, based on which side of the coin faces uppermost when it lands: "we could just toss a coin" Similar flipflickspintwist
   • 2. move or cause to move from side to side or back and forth: "the trees tossed in the wind" Similar flailthrash aboutrolltumblejerktwitchwrigglewrithesquirmlurchreellistkeelveerlabourflounderplungerockrollswayundulatepitchheavewallowmake heavy weatherpitchpole
   • ▪ jerk (one's head or hair) sharply backwards: "Paula pursed her lips and tossed her head" Similar throw backjerkjolt
   • ▪ shake or turn (food) in a liquid, so as to coat it lightly: "toss the pasta in the sauce" Similar shakestirturnchurnmixcombine
   • 3. search (a place): informal North American "I could demand her keys and toss her office"

   noun

   • 1. an act or instance of tossing something: "a defiant toss of her head"
   • ▪ the action of tossing a coin as a method of deciding which team has the right to make a particular decision at the beginning of a game: "Somerset won the toss and chose to bat"

   Word Origin early 16th century: of unknown origin.

   Scrabble Points: 4

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2. dictionary-cambridge-org-s-99.er.library.nenu.edu.cn › english › tossTOSS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Jun 24, 2024 · TOSS definition: 1. to throw something carelessly: 2. When you toss food you shake or mix small pieces of it…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › toss inToss in Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 19, 2024 · The meaning of TOSS IN is to add (something) to what one is selling without asking for more money. How to use toss in in a sentence.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › toss inToss in - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   3 days ago · Definitions of toss in. verb. add casually to a conversation. “`I don't agree with this,' she tossed in ” see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Toss in." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/toss in. Accessed 13 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › throw oneself atThrow oneself at (someone) Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   2 days ago · The meaning of THROW ONESELF AT (SOMEONE) is to try too hard to attract the attention of (someone one is sexually attracted to). How to use throw oneself at (someone) in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › toss backToss back - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jun 29, 2024 · verb. throw back with a quick, light motion. “She tossed back her head”. synonyms: throw back. see more. see less. type of: flip, pitch, sky, toss. throw or toss with a light motion.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tossToss/flip a coin Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 25, 2024 · The meaning of TOSS/FLIP A COIN is to decide something by throwing a coin up in the air and seeing which side is shown after it lands. How to use toss/flip a coin in a sentence.

8. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › englishBBC Learning English - The English We Speak / Throw shade

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   6 days ago · Has anyone you know been ‘throwing shade’ recently? Learn what this English expression means and how we use it. Also, you can find out why Feifei has been throwing shade at Roy in the English...