n.
Pronunciation: ' to ̇ s, ' täs
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 toss ed 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 < toss ed by a bull> c : MATCH 5A d : to send as if by throwing < toss ed in jail> < toss ed out of the game> e : to get rid of : THROW AWAY
4 a : to fling or lift with a sudden motion < toss es her head angrily> b : to tilt suddenly so as to empty by drinking < toss ed 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 cookies
intransitive verb
1 a : to move restlessly or turbulently especially : to twist and turn repeatedly < toss ed 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