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The correct spelling is toss.
How to pronounce toss
/tɑs/
nounIPA: /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.A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care.
- 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.A haughty throwing up of the head.
- 4.(British slang) A jot, in the phrase 'give a toss'.
- 5.(British slang) A state of agitation; commotion.
verb
- 1.To throw with an initial upward direction.
- 2.To lift with a sudden or violent motion.
- 3.To agitate; to make restless.
- 4.To subject to trials; to harass.
- 5.To flip a coin, to decide a point of contention.
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