verb
tosses; tossed; tossing
[+ obj] :to throw (something) with a quick, light motion
[+ obj] :to move or lift (something, such as a part of your body) quickly or suddenly
to move (something) back and forth or up and down [+ obj]
[+ obj] :to stir or mix (something) lightly
to cause (something) to turn over by throwing it into the air [+ obj]
toss and turn
to move about and turn over in bed because you are unable to sleep
toss back
[phrasal verb]
toss back (something) or toss (something) back informal :to drink (something) quickly
toss in
[phrasal verb]
toss in (something) or toss (something) in :to add (something) to what you are selling without asking for more money
toss off
[phrasal verb]
toss (something) off or toss off (something) informal
to produce (something) quickly and without much effort
to drink (something) quickly
toss (someone) off Brit informal + impolite :masturbate
toss out
[phrasal verb] US
toss (something) out or toss out (something)
to put (something that is no longer useful or wanted) in a trash can, garbage can, etc. :to throw (something) out
to refuse to accept or consider (something)
to mention (something) as a possible thing to be done, thought about, etc. :suggest
toss (someone) out or toss out (someone) :to force (someone) to leave a place
toss your hat in/into the ring
noun
plural tosses
[count] the act of throwing or tossing something with a quick, light motion
the act of throwing a coin up into the air in order to make a decision about something based on which side of the coin is shown after it lands
the act of moving your head suddenly upward and backward
argue the toss
chiefly Brit informal :to argue or disagree about something that is not important, that cannot be changed, etc.
not give a toss
Brit informal :to not care at all about something
US