Toss: meaning, definitions and examples

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toss

[ tɒs ]

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in sports

To throw something lightly or casually. Can also refer to flipping a coin to make a decision.

Synonyms

fling, flip, pitch, throw

Examples of usage

He tossed the ball to his teammate.
Let's toss a coin to see who goes first.

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informal

A throwing or flipping action, often used in casual games or decisions.

Synonyms

flip, throw, toss-up

Examples of usage

She won the toss and chose to serve first in the game.
The toss of the coin determined the winner.

Translations

Translations of the word "toss" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jogar

🇮🇳 फेंकना

🇩🇪 werfen

🇮🇩 melempar

🇺🇦 кидати

🇵🇱 rzucać

🇯🇵 投げる (なげる)

🇫🇷 jeter

🇪🇸 tirar

🇹🇷 atmak

🇰🇷 던지다

🇸🇦 رمي (ramy)

🇨🇿 házet

🇸🇰 hádzať

🇨🇳 扔 (rēng)

🇸🇮 vreči

🇮🇸 kasta

🇰🇿 лақтыру

🇬🇪 გადაგდება (gadagdeba)

🇦🇿 atmaq

🇲🇽 tirar

Word origin

The word 'toss' originated in the 16th century and has its roots in Middle English and Old English. It has evolved from meanings related to throwing, flipping, or moving things lightly. Over time, 'toss' has been commonly used in sports, games, and casual decisions to indicate a light and casual throwing or flipping action.