toss around
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To offer for suggestion.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"We’ve also tossed around increasing the gate admission from $5 to $7 or $8, but we really want to avoid impacting the fairgoer, so we’re keeping admission at $5," Jensen said.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To toss (throw) from one person to another..
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “toss around” mean?
To offer for suggestion.
Is “toss around” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.