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toss up

verb

Meaning

  1. To make a decision based on chance, for example by flipping a coin or rolling a dice.
  2. To throw something upwards.
  3. To produce, generate.
  4. To cook something quickly.
  5. To casually mention as an idea.
  6. To vomit.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

even chance(English)toss(English)toss a coin(English)roll the dice(English)send for a toss(English)pick out of a hat(English)toss to the wind(English)draw straws(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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