Main Entry:

¹toss

Pronunciation:

\ˈtȯs, ˈtäs\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English

Date:

15th century

transitive verb1 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 : disturb3 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 away4 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 verb1 a: to move restlessly or turbulently ; especially : to twist and turn repeatedly <tossed sleeplessly all night> b: to move with a quick or spirited gesture2: to decide an issue by flipping a coin

synonyms see throw

— toss·er noun