Toss vs. Fling
Difference Between Toss and Fling
Tossnoun
A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care.
Flingnoun
An act of throwing, often violently.
Tossnoun
The toss of a coin before a cricket match in order to decide who bats first, or before a football match in order to decide the direction of play.
Flingnoun
An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.
the fling of a horseTossnoun
A haughty throwing up of the head.
Flingnoun
An act or period of unrestrained indulgence.
Tossnoun
(British slang) A jot, in the phrase 'give a toss'.
I couldn't give a toss about her.Flingnoun
A short casual sexual relationship.
I had a fling with a girl I met on holiday.Tossnoun
(British slang) A state of agitation; commotion.
Flingnoun
(figuratively) An attempt, a try (as in "give it a fling").
Tossnoun
A measure of sprats.
Flingnoun
(obsolete) A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe or taunt.
Tossverb
To throw with an initial upward direction.
Toss it over here!Flingnoun
A lively Scottish country dance.
the Highland flingTossverb
To lift with a sudden or violent motion.
to toss the headFlingnoun
(obsolete) A trifling matter; an object of contempt.
Tossverb
To agitate; to make restless.
Flingverb
(transitive) To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.
Tossverb
To subject to trials; to harass.
Flingverb
To throw oneself in a violent or hasty manner; to rush or spring with violence or haste.
Tossverb
To flip a coin, to decide a point of contention.
We should toss for it.I'll toss you for it.Flingverb
To throw; to wince; to flounce.
Tossverb
(informal) To discard: to toss out
I don't need it any more; you can just toss it.Flingverb
To utter abusive language; to sneer.
The scold began to flout and fling.Tossverb
To stir or mix (a salad).
to toss a salad; a tossed salad.Flingnoun
a usually brief attempt;
he took a crack at itI gave it a whirlTossverb
(British slang) To masturbate
Flingnoun
a brief indulgence of your impulses
Tossverb
To search (a room or a cell), sometimes leaving visible disorder, as for valuables or evidence of a crime.
"Someone tossed just his living room and bedroom." / "They probably found what they were looking for."Flingnoun
the act of flinging
Tossverb
(intransitive) To roll and tumble; to be in violent commotion.
tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleepFlingverb
throw with force or recklessness;
fling the frisbeeTossverb
(intransitive) To be tossed, as a fleet on the ocean, or as a ship in heavy seas.
Flingverb
move in an abrupt or headlong manner;
He flung himself onto the sofaTossverb
(obsolete) To keep in play; to tumble over.
to spend four years in tossing the rules of grammarFlingverb
indulge oneself;
I splurged on a new TVTossverb
(rowing) To peak (the oars), to lift them from the rowlocks and hold them perpendicularly, the handle resting on the bottom of the boat.
Flingverb
throw or cast away;
Put away your worriesTossverb
(British slang) To drink in large draughts; to gulp.
Tossnoun
the act of flipping a coin
Tossnoun
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team;
the pass was fumbledTossnoun
an abrupt movement;
a toss of his headTossverb
throw or toss with a light motion;
flip me the beachballtoss me newspaperTossverb
lightly throw to see which side comes up;
I don't know what to do--I may as well flip a coin!Tossverb
throw carelessly;
chuck the ballTossverb
move or stir about violently;
The feverish patient thrashed around in his bedTossverb
throw or cast away;
Put away your worriesTossverb
agitate;
toss the salad
