toss

US /tɔ:s/

UK /tɒs/

B1

verb

  • To throw something into the air, e.g. casually

noun

  • An act of throwing lightly.
  • An act of tossing a coin to make a decision.
  • An act of mixing ingredients lightly.
  • A sudden, sharp movement.

other

  • To flip a coin to make a decision.
  • To throw or jerk (one's head) back.
  • To mix ingredients lightly.
  • To throw something away.
  • To throw something lightly or carelessly.

other

  • To move about restlessly.

Examples

He was tossed about in his boat.

He tossed the letter over to me.