To toss a coin means to throw it in the air to make a choice or decision. The result depends on how the coin lands.
They tossed a coin to choose who starts.
He tossed the coin and it showed heads.
To toss food means to mix it by lifting and shaking it gently. This helps spread sauce or ingredients without crushing.
Please toss the salad with the dressing.
She tossed the vegetables in the pan.
To toss in this sense means to throw something quickly and without care. It can also mean to throw something away.
He tossed his old clothes in the bin.
She tossed the letter on the table.
A toss as a noun means the act of throwing a coin to make a decision. It is often used in games or choices.
The toss decided who won the game.
We used a toss to choose the winner.
In sports like cricket, the toss is when a coin is thrown to pick which team starts playing. It is important for game rules.
The captain won the toss and chose to bat.
At the toss, they decided who plays first.
To toss your head or hair means to move it quickly in a light way. People do this to show feeling or style.
She tossed her hair back gently.
He tossed his head to show anger.
