torso tosser
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Meaning · English
A burlesque dancer.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Barbara Villiers, a torso-tosser who got to be no less than the Duchess of Cleveland.
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 “torso tosser” mean?
A burlesque dancer.
Is “torso tosser” formal or informal?
torso tosser is generally dated, slang.