Tossing: meaning, definitions and examples

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tossing

 

[ หˆtษ’sษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

action of throwing something lightly or casually

Tossing refers to the action of throwing something lightly or casually, often in a carefree manner. It can involve a quick and effortless motion, usually done with one hand. This term is commonly used in sports, cooking, and everyday activities.

Synonyms

flinging, pitching, throwing

Examples of usage

  • He was practicing his tossing skills with a frisbee at the park.
  • She was tossing the salad in a large bowl before dinner.
  • The tossing of the coin determined which team would start the game.
Context #2 | Verb

throw (something) somewhere lightly or casually

When used as a verb, tossing means to throw something somewhere lightly or casually. It implies a relaxed and informal manner of throwing, often without much force or precision. This action can be seen in various activities such as cooking, games, and cleaning.

Synonyms

cast, fling, throw

Examples of usage

  • She was tossing the ball back and forth with her dog.
  • He casually tossed his keys onto the table as he walked in the door.

Translations

Translations of the word "tossing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lanรงamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เค›เคพเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Werfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melempar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธะดะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzut

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ•ใ’ใ‚‹ (ใชใ’ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lancer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lanzar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท atmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋˜์ง€๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรกzenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hรกdzanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ•ๆŽท (tรณuzhรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ metanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kasta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐา›ั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lanzar

Etymology

The word 'tossing' originated from Middle English in the early 14th century. It evolved from the Old English word 'tossian', meaning 'to throw, fling, or cast'. Over the centuries, 'tossing' has retained its core meaning of throwing something lightly or casually, with a sense of ease and nonchalance.

See also: toss, tosser.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,509, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.