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US/tɑːs/
UK/tɒs/
to throw something lightly or carelessly; also to throw a coin to decide something
In context
She tossed her keys on the table and fell onto the sofa.
Let's toss a coin to decide who pays.
Toss the salad with a little oil and lemon juice.
Words that go with toss
verb + noun
- toss a coinThey tossed a coin to see who would start.
- toss a saladCan you toss the salad, please?
verb + preposition
- toss and turnI tossed and turned all night.
verb + adverb
- toss awayDon't toss away food that's still good.
- toss upIt's a toss-up between pizza and pho.