Definition of tossing Tossing

/tɔˈsɪŋ/ - [tosing] -

We found 10 definitions of tossing from 3 different sources.

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What does tossing mean?

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • tossing (Noun)
    The motion of something that tosses; a throwing or sudden rising and falling.
  • tossing (Noun)
    The process of washing ores by violent agitation in water, in order to separate the lighter or earthy particles; tozing.
  • tossing (Noun)
    A process for refining tin by dropping it through the air while melted.
  • tossing (Verb)
    Present participle of toss.
  • tossing (Adjective)
    Used to disparage or curse someone or something.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • tossing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Toss
  • tossing (n.)
    The act of throwing upward; a rising and falling suddenly; a rolling and tumbling.
  • tossing (n.)
    A process which consists in washing ores by violent agitation in water, in order to separate the lighter or earhy particles; -- called also tozing, and treloobing, in Cornwall.
  • tossing (n.)
    A process for refining tin by dropping it through the air while melted.

Part of speech

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  • tossing, verb, gerund of toss (infinitive).

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