tosser

toss

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [taws, tos]
- /tɔs, tɒs/
- /ˈtɒ.sə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [taws, tos]
- /tɔs, tɒs/

Definitions of tosser word

verb with object tosser to throw, pitch, or fling, especially to throw lightly or carelessly: to toss a piece of paper into the wastebasket. 1
verb with object tosser to throw or send from one to another, as in play: to toss a ball. 1
verb with object tosser to throw or pitch with irregular or careless motions; fling or jerk about: The ship was tossed by waves. 1
verb with object tosser to agitate, disturb, or disquiet. 1
verb with object tosser to throw, raise, or jerk upward suddenly: She tossed her head disdainfully. 1
verb with object tosser to speak or express in a sudden offhand manner; interject: He tossed jokes into their serious discussion. 1

See all 22 definitions of tosser

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Origin of tosser

First appearance:

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

First recorded in 1595-1605; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Tosser

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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tosser popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for tosser

noun tosser

arbalest — a large medieval crossbow, usually cocked by mechanical means
ballista — an ancient catapult for hurling stones, etc
ballistae — an ancient military engine for throwing stones or other missiles.
catapult — A catapult is a device for shooting small stones. It is made of a Y-shaped stick with a piece of elastic tied between the two top parts.
heaver — to raise or lift with effort or force; hoist: to heave a heavy ax.

All 6 Synonyms of tosser