nounπShareA throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care."The child's careless toss of the ball broke the window. "actionsportdirectionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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."The coin toss decided which team got the first bat in the school cricket match. "sportgameeventactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA haughty throwing up of the head."Her toss of her head was clear; she didn't want to help with the dishes. "attitudecharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(British slang) A jot, in the phrase 'give a toss'."My brother doesn't give a toss about his homework; he just wants to play games. "languagephraseessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(British slang) A state of agitation; commotion."The meeting was in a toss of confusion; everyone was arguing and nobody could agree. "attitudemindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA measure of sprats."The fishmonger sold sprats by the toss. "amountfishessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw with an initial upward direction."Toss it over here!"actiondirectionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lift with a sudden or violent motion."to toss the head"actionsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo agitate; to make restless."The bad news about the project's delay really tossed her into a state of anxiety. "mindsensationactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo subject to trials; to harass."The difficult math problems tossed the students with numerous hours of struggle. "actionattitudesufferingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flip a coin, to decide a point of contention."To decide who goes first in the game, the kids tossed a coin. "actiongamebetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo discard: to toss out"The children tossed their old toys into the donation box. ""After the party, they tossed the empty boxes into the recycling bin. "actionitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stir or mix (a salad)."to toss a salad; a tossed salad."foodutensilactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(British slang) To masturbate"He tossed before going to bed to relax. "sexbodyhumanactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo search (a room or a cell), sometimes leaving visible disorder, as for valuables or evidence of a crime.""Someone tossed just his living room and bedroom." / "They probably found what they were looking for.""policeactionlawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo roll and tumble; to be in violent commotion."tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep"actionconditionweatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be tossed, as a fleet on the ocean, or as a ship in heavy seas."The sailboat was tossed about by the strong waves. "nauticalweathersailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo keep in play; to tumble over."to spend four years in tossing the rules of grammar"actionsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo peak (the oars), to lift them from the rowlocks and hold them perpendicularly, the handle resting on the bottom of the boat."The rower tossed the oars, holding them upright in the boat. "nauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(British slang) To drink in large draughts; to gulp."He tossed down his glass of water in one gulp, eager to get back to studying. "drinkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
