tossed
word · lemma: toss
/ˈtɔst/
tawst
/tˈɒst/
tost
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'toss'. It means threw something lightly or casually, moved something with a quick motion, or mixed food gently.
Usage & Nuances
Often suggests a quick, casual action rather than a strong or careful throw. Common patterns: 'tossed the ball', 'tossed her hair', 'tossed a salad', and 'tossed it in the trash'. It can also appear in 'tossed and turned' for restless sleep.
Spanish: lanzó - tiró - mezcló ligeramentePortuguese (BR): jogou - atirou - misturou levementePortuguese (PT): atirou - lançou - misturou levementeChinese (Simplified): 扔了 - 抛了 - 轻轻拌了Chinese (Traditional): 扔了 - 拋了 - 輕輕拌了Hindi: फेंका - उछाला - हल्के से मिलायाArabic: رَمَى - قَذَفَ - خَلَطَ خَلْطًا خَفِيفًاBengali: ছুঁড়ে দিল - নাড়িয়ে দিল (খাবার)Russian: бросил - встряхнул (салат)Japanese: 投げた - 和えた (サラダ)Vietnamese: ném - trộn (salad)Korean: 던졌다 - 버무렸다 (음식)Turkish: attı - karıştırdı (salata)Urdu: پھینک دیا - ملایا (سلاد)Indonesian: melempar - mengaduk (salad)
Example Sentences
He tossed the keys onto the table.
basic
She tossed her hair and smiled.
basic
We tossed the salad before dinner.
basic
He read the note, tossed it in the trash, and walked away.
natural
I tossed and turned all night before the interview.
natural
She tossed me a quick look like she already knew the answer.
natural