toss

²toss

noun

Definition of TOSS

1

: the state or fact of being tossed

2

: an act or instance of tossing: as a : an abrupt tilting or upward fling b : a deciding by chance and especially by flipping a coin c : throw, pitch

Examples of TOSS

1. They decided what to do by a coin toss.
2. the toss of a coin
3. She threw her hair back with a toss of her head.

First Known Use of TOSS

1634