Tossing
adj, noun, verb, slang
adj, noun, verb, slang ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The motion of something that tosses; a throwing or sudden rising and falling.
"Starbuck himself was seen coolly and adroitly balancing himself to the jerking tossings of his chip of a craft."
- 2 The process of washing ores by violent agitation in water, in order to separate the lighter or earthy particles; tozing.
"If it is necessary buddle the Tin over again , after it is sifted ( which is the best method for cleansing most sorts of Tin , for there may lie a rough waste , that will not come off by tossing and packing ) then buddle it over again"
- 3 A process for refining tin by dropping it through the air while melted.
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of toss form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
- 1 Used to disparage or curse someone or something. colloquial, not-comparable, vulgar
"I can't get this tossing program to work."
Example
More examples"We saw the boat tossing on the stormy sea."