To throw something lightly or without much care. To turn food over gently to mix or coat it. An act of throwing something lightly.

toss

/tɒs/ · /tɔːs/

CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #5038 in the learning path

轻抛；扔

Definitions

v. To throw something lightly or without much care.

轻抛；扔

v. To turn food over gently to mix or coat it.

翻动；拌匀

n. An act of throwing something lightly.

抛；投掷

Could you toss me that cushion from the sofa?

你能把沙发上的那个靠垫扔给我吗？

Consumers often toss usable items into the bin, increasing waste that could be avoided through repair.

消费者常把还能用的物品扔进垃圾桶，增加了本可通过维修避免的废弃物。

toss常指轻抛；toss and turn指辗转反侧。

What does toss mean?: To throw something lightly or without much care. To turn food over gently to mix or coat it. An act of throwing something lightly.
How is toss pronounced?: UK /tɒs/, US /tɔːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.