Toss Definition

toss
noun
  1. the act of flipping a coin
  2. (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team; "the pass was fumbled"
  3. an abrupt movement; "a toss of his head"
verb
  1. throw or toss with a light motion; "flip me the beachball"; "toss me newspaper"
  2. lightly throw to see which side comes up; "I don't know what to do--I may as well flip a coin!"
  3. throw carelessly; "chuck the ball"
  4. move or stir about violently; "The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed"
  5. throw or cast away; "Put away your worries"
  6. agitate; "toss the salad"

"Toss" in song lyrics

See how toss is used in real songs:

  • "And the Gangster, who was ready to toss"
    Above the Law f/ Kokane — 4 the Funk of It
  • "When it's beef, I breathe easy, you turn and toss"
    Apocalipps f/ Black Child, JoJo Pellegrino, Kryme Life — Clippers
  • "I be the rhymin holocaust, with the sauce to toss"
    Artifacts — This is Da Way

Words that rhyme with toss

Usage tips for "toss"

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