1toss 
/ˈtɑ:s/ verb
toss·es; tossed; toss·ing /ˈtɑ:s/ verb 1 [+ obj] : to throw (something) with a quick, light motion
▪ I tossed the ball to him. = I tossed him the ball. ▪ She tossed the ball high in/into the air. ▪ She tossed the paper at/into the recycling bin. ▪ He tossed his dirty socks onto the floor. 2 [+ obj] : to move or lift (something, such as a part of your body) quickly or suddenly
▪ He tossed his head back. ▪ She tossed her hair and smiled. 3 : to move (something) back and forth or up and down [+ obj] ▪ Waves tossed the ship about. [no obj] ▪ The ship tossed on the waves. 4 [+ obj] : to stir or mix (something) lightly
▪ Gently toss the salad. ▪ Toss the vegetables with olive oil. 5 : to cause (something) to turn over by throwing it into the air [+ obj] ▪ toss a coin ▪ toss [=flip] a pancake [no obj] ▪ “Who's going to put out the trash?” “Let's toss for it.” [=let's toss a coin to decide]
▪ I tossed the ball to him. = I tossed him the ball. ▪ She tossed the ball high in/into the air. ▪ She tossed the paper at/into the recycling bin. ▪ He tossed his dirty socks onto the floor.
▪ He tossed his head back. ▪ She tossed her hair and smiled.
▪ Gently toss the salad. ▪ Toss the vegetables with olive oil.
toss and turn
: to move about and turn over in bed because you are unable to sleep
▪ She was tossing and turning all night.
▪ She was tossing and turning all night.
toss back [phrasal verb]
toss back (something) or toss (something) back informal : to drink (something) quickly
▪ He tossed back a shot of whiskey.
▪ He tossed back a shot of whiskey.
toss in [phrasal verb]
toss in (something) or toss (something) in : to add (something) to what you are selling without asking for more money
▪ I'll even toss in [=throw in] an upgrade for free.
▪ I'll even toss in [=throw in] an upgrade for free.
toss off [phrasal verb] 1 toss (something) off or toss off (something) informal a : to produce (something) quickly and without much effort
▪ He tossed off a few lines of poetry.
b : to drink (something) quickly
▪ He tossed off a shot of whiskey. 2 toss (someone) off Brit, informal + impolite : masturbate
▪ He tossed off a few lines of poetry.
b : to drink (something) quickly
▪ He tossed off a shot of whiskey.
toss out
[phrasal verb] US 1 toss (something) out or toss out (something) a : to put (something that is no longer useful or wanted) in a trash can, garbage can, etc. : to throw (something) out
▪ It's time to toss out those bananas. ▪ Did you toss the newspapers out already?
b : to refuse to accept or consider (something)
▪ His testimony was tossed out by the judge.
c : to mention (something) as a possible thing to be done, thought about, etc. : suggest
▪ She tossed out a couple of ideas for improving the company's Web site. 2 toss (someone) out or toss out (someone) : to force (someone) to leave a place
▪ They tossed him out [=threw him out] of the bar after he started a fight.
▪ It's time to toss out those bananas. ▪ Did you toss the newspapers out already?
b : to refuse to accept or consider (something)
▪ His testimony was tossed out by the judge.
c : to mention (something) as a possible thing to be done, thought about, etc. : suggest
▪ She tossed out a couple of ideas for improving the company's Web site.
▪ They tossed him out [=threw him out] of the bar after he started a fight.
toss your hat in/into the ring — see hat
