toss — to throw something lightly or carelessly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to throw something lightly or carelessly
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɔːs/
Korean meaning: 가볍게 던지다, 내던지다
Korean pronunciation: **토**스
Example Sentences
- The chef dramatically tossed the pizza dough in the air like a frisbee champion.
- She decided to toss her old diary into the fireplace after reading her cringy teenage thoughts.
- Don't just toss your clothes on the floor; hang them up properly.
toss
VERB//tɔːs//
to throw something lightly or carelessly
to throw something lightly or carelessly
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Origin
16세기에 등장한 단어로, 아마도 스칸디나비아어에서 유래. 노르웨이어 'tossa'(흩뿌리다)와 관련이 있으며, 원래는 갑작스럽고 빠른 움직임을 나타내는 의성어에서 발전했을 것으로 추정됩니다.
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“The chef dramatically tossed the pizza dough in the air like a frisbee champion.”
“She decided to toss her old diary into the fireplace after reading her cringy teenage thoughts.”
“Don't just toss your clothes on the floor; hang them up properly.”
“The storm was so strong it could toss cars around like toys.”
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