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.