English · Phrasal verb Attested

toss out

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To throw away; to get rid of; to dispose of (something, especially food that has gone bad).

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

My grandmother said being organized led to success, so I set out to turn our fridge into a liquid dieter's paradise. First was detoxing the kitchen. I tossed out everything that would lead to temptation, like the leftover candy from Halloween, as well as everything that was expired and rotten.

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

To remove or eject from a group; to kick out.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To reject or refuse to consider as evidence.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “toss out” mean?

To throw away; to get rid of; to dispose of (something, especially food that has gone bad).

Is “toss out” formal or informal?

toss out is generally informal.