toss
word
/ˈtɔs/
taws
/tˈɒs/
tos
Definition
To throw something lightly or carelessly through the air. It can also mean to mix food gently, especially salad, or to move around restlessly.
Usage & Nuances
'Toss' is often less forceful than 'throw' and can sound casual. Common patterns include 'toss a ball', 'toss a coin', 'toss a salad', and 'toss and turn' for restless movement in bed.
Spanish: lanzar ligeramente - tirar (algo) - revolver (ensalada)Portuguese (BR): jogar de leve - atirar - misturar (salada)Portuguese (PT): atirar de leve - lançar - misturar (salada)Chinese (Simplified): 轻抛 - 扔 - 拌（沙拉）Chinese (Traditional): 輕拋 - 扔 - 拌（沙拉）Hindi: हल्के से उछालना - फेंकना - मिलाना (सलाद)Arabic: يرمي بخفة - يقذف - يخلط (سلطة)Bengali: ছোঁড়া - পরিবেশনা করা (খাবারের জন্য) - এলোমেলো নড়াচড়া করা (ঘুমের সময়)Russian: бросать - подбрасывать - перемешивать (салат)Japanese: 投げる - 軽く混ぜる (サラダなど) - もぞもぞ動くVietnamese: ném nhẹ - trộn (salad) - trở mìnhKorean: 가볍게 던지다 - 버무리다 (음식) - 뒤척이다Turkish: atmak - karıştırmak (salata için) - dönüp durmak (uykuda)Urdu: اچھالنا - ہلکا پھینکنا - ملانا (سلاد کے لئے) - کروٹیں بدلناIndonesian: melempar (ringan) - mengaduk (salad) - gelisah (tidur, tidak bisa diam)
Example Sentences
Please toss me the keys.
basic
I was so nervous that I tossed and turned all night.
natural
She tossed the salad with olive oil.
basic
We tossed a coin to decide.
basic
He just tossed his jacket on the chair and sat down.
natural
Let's toss this idea around before we make a final choice.
natural