Toss in Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɔs/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
TAWSS-in
tˈɒs/ /ˈɪn
TOSS-in
Definition
To add something quickly or casually, often by throwing it into a container, mixture, or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; often used for food ('toss in some salt') or for joining things with little effort ('toss in a comment'). Not as formal as 'add'. Can also mean contributing casually to a conversation or group.
Spanish: agregar - echar - añadirPortuguese (BR): acrescentar - jogar dentro - adicionarPortuguese (PT): acrescentar - deitar dentro - adicionarChinese (Simplified): 加入 - 扔进 - 添加Chinese (Traditional): 加入 - 扔進 - 添加Hindi: डाल देना - शामिल करनाArabic: يضيف - يرمي فيBengali: সহজে যোগ করা - ছুড়ে দেওয়া (খাবারে বা পরিবেশে)Russian: бросить - добавить наспехJapanese: さっと加える - 投げ入れるVietnamese: thêm vào nhanh - ném vàoKorean: 불쑥 넣다 - 휙 집어넣다Turkish: hızlıca eklemek - içine atmakUrdu: جلدی شامل کرنا - پھینک دینا (غذاء یا گفتگو میں)Indonesian: cepat-cepat menambahkan - memasukkan dengan santai
Example Sentences
Toss in a pinch of salt when you cook the soup.
basic
Can you toss in the clothes with the laundry?
basic
If you have some extra tomatoes, just toss them in.
basic
Feel free to toss in your ideas during the meeting.
natural
They decided to toss in a few jokes to lighten the mood.
natural
The chef likes to toss in different herbs for extra flavor.
natural