Main Entry: ¹toss

Pronunciation: \ˈtȯs, ˈtäs\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English

Date: 15th century

transitive verb 1 a : to fling or heave continuously about, to and fro, or up and down <a ship tossed by waves> b : bandy 2 c : to mix lightly until well coated with a dressing or until the elements are thoroughly combined <toss a salad>
2 : to make uneasy : stir up : disturb
3 a : to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk <toss a ball around> b : to throw up in the air <tossed by a bull> c : match 5a d : to send as if by throwing <tossed in jail> <tossed out of the game> e : to get rid of : throw away
4 a : to fling or lift with a sudden motion <tosses her head angrily> b : to tilt suddenly so as to empty by drinking <tossed his glass>; also : to consume by drinking <toss down a drink>
5 : to accomplish, provide, or produce readily or easily <toss off a few verses>
6 : throw 18 <toss a party>
7 : vomit 1 —often used in the phrase toss one's cookiesintransitive verb 1 a : to move restlessly or turbulently; especially : to twist and turn repeatedly <tossed sleeplessly all night> b : to move with a quick or spirited gesture
2 : to decide an issue by flipping a coin

synonyms see throw

— toss·er noun