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toss

The correct spelling is toss.

How to pronounce toss

/tɑs/
noun

IPA: /tɑs/

Say it like: Tos-s

The correct spelling is toss. A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care. For example: "I couldn't give a toss about her."

Usage Examples

I couldn't give a toss about her.

Toss it over here!

to toss the head

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care.
  2. 2.The coin toss before a cricket match in order to decide who bats first, or before a football match in order to decide the direction of play.
  3. 3.A haughty throwing up of the head.
  4. 4.(British slang) A jot, in the phrase 'give a toss'.
  5. 5.(British slang) A state of agitation; commotion.

verb

  1. 1.To throw with an initial upward direction.
  2. 2.To lift with a sudden or violent motion.
  3. 3.To agitate; to make restless.
  4. 4.To subject to trials; to harass.
  5. 5.To flip a coin, to decide a point of contention.

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