cup-tosser
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Meaning · English
Someone who reads tea leaves; someone who practices tasseography.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Biddy Kelly was the best cup-tosser in the country. Only last week she had tossed her cup for " her ladyship," and saw in the cup a letter, a journey, and a surprise.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cup-tosser” mean?
Someone who reads tea leaves; someone who practices tasseography.
Is “cup-tosser” formal or informal?
cup-tosser is generally dated, slang.