toss noun

VERB + TOSS lose, win England won the toss and chose to kick off.

PREP. with a ~

PHRASES (by/on) the toss of a coin The order of play was decided by the toss of a coin. | a toss of sb's/the head ‘Of course not, ’ she said with a toss of her head.

toss verb

1 throw sth carelessly

ADV. carelessly, casually She picked up the package and casually tossed it into her bag. | aside, away, back, over She tossed back her blonde hair.

PREP. into, out of, to He tossed the letter over to me.

2 keep moving up and down/from side to side

ADV. restlessly She tossed about restlessly all night with a high fever. | about He was tossed about in his boat.

PHRASES toss and turn He tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep.

3 cover food in a sauce

ADV. gently, lightly | well | together

PREP. in Toss the vegetables lightly in olive oil.

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