an act or instance of tossing something:a defiant toss of her headthe toss of a coin
(the toss) the action of tossing a coin as a method of deciding which team has the right to make a particular decision at the beginning of a game:Somerset won the toss and chose to bat
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1 [with object and adverbial of direction] throw (something) somewhere lightly or casually:Suzy tossed her bag on to the sofa [with two objects]:she tossed me a box of matches
[with object] (of a horse) throw (a rider) off its back.
[with object] throw (a coin) into the air in order to make a decision between two alternatives, based on which side of the coin faces uppermost when it lands:we could just toss a coin [no object]:he tossed up between courgettes and tomatoes and courgettes won
[with object] settle a matter with (someone) by tossing a coin:I’ll toss you for it
2move or cause to move from side to side or back and forth: [no object]:the trees tossed in the wind [with object]:the yachts were tossed around like toys in the harbour (as adjective, in combination -tossed)a storm-tossed sea
[with object] jerk (one’s head or hair) sharply backwards:Paula pursed her lips and tossed her headshe stood up, tossing her hair out of her eyes
[with object] shake or turn (food) in a liquid, so as to coat it lightly:toss the pasta in the sauce
3 [with object]North American informal search (a place):I could demand her keys and toss her office
give (or care) a toss
[usually with negative]British informal care at all:I don’t give a toss what you think
take a toss
fall off a horse:I took a heavy toss when my horse fell
