Toss-up Definition
tôsup
tossup, toss-ups
noun
The act of tossing or flipping a coin to decide something according to which side lands uppermost.
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A situation in which either of two options or outcomes is equally compelling, possible, likely, etc.
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(idiomatic) A decision in which neither choice is clearly favorable or unfavorable, or for which the outcome does not matter.
It's really a toss-up between the red skirt with blue stripes and the blue skirt with red stripes. They both look good and fit well.
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verb
(idiomatic, intransitive) To make a decision based on chance, for example by flipping a coin or rolling a dice.
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(intransitive) To throw something upwards.
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(idiomatic) To cook something quickly.
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(idiomatic) To casually mention as an idea.
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Other Word Forms of Toss-up
Noun
Singular:
toss-up
Plural:
toss-ups
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