toss

To throw something lightly, often towards another person.

• Toss me the keys, please.
• She tossed the ball to her brother.
• He caught the apple I tossed him.

How to use it: toss something to someone (I tossed the keys to Maya.); toss someone something (She tossed me a towel.)

Similar words: throw, lob

Common phrases: toss something to someone, toss a ball, toss something over, toss a coin

To move part of your body suddenly upwards or backwards.

• The horse tossed its head.
• She tossed her hair back and smiled.
• He tossed his head angrily at the suggestion.

Similar words: jerk

Common phrases: toss your head, toss your hair, toss its mane

A light or careless throw that sends something upwards through the air.

• A gentle toss sent the ball towards me.
• We decided the winner with a coin toss.
• His first toss went too high.

Similar words: throw, lob

Common phrases: a gentle toss, a coin toss, ball toss

Any interest or concern, usually in expressions saying that you do not care at all.

• I do not give a toss.
• She never gave a toss about fashion.
• Does he give a toss what we think?

How to use it: not give a toss about something (He does not give a toss about the result.)

Common phrases: give a toss, not a toss