Toss off
verb
To quickly and easily do something, especially something that is considered as minor or unimportant.
I can toss off this assignment in an hour, don't worry.
Often appears as...
- toss off a joke
- toss off a meal
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To drink something quickly, especially alcohol.
He tossed off a glass of whiskey and left the bar.
Often appears as...
- toss off a drink
- toss off a beer
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To masturbate or to cause someone to reach an orgasm, considered vulgar.
This term is usually not used in polite conversation.
Usage tips
Vulgar, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To quickly and easily do something, especially something that is considered as minor or unimportant.
I can toss off this assignment in an hour, don't worry.
Often appears as...
- toss off a joke
- toss off a meal
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To drink something quickly, especially alcohol.
He tossed off a glass of whiskey and left the bar.
Often appears as...
- toss off a drink
- toss off a beer
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To masturbate or to cause someone to reach an orgasm, considered vulgar.
This term is usually not used in polite conversation.
Usage tips
Vulgar, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Effortlessly Quick
Reserved for actions done with ease and speed.
She can toss off a blog post in no time.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Serious Work
Suggests the task isn't challenging or significant.
Jack just tosses off his homework.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Attitude
Often implies a relaxed approach to the task.
He tossed off the idea as a joke.
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