tosser
|toss/er|
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/ˈtɔːsər/
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/ˈtɒsə/
thrower; foolish person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tosser' originates from the English word 'toss,' where 'toss' meant 'to throw lightly or carelessly.'
Historical Evolution
'toss' changed from the Old English word 'tossian' and eventually became the modern English word 'toss.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to throw lightly,' but over time it evolved into its current slang meaning of 'a contemptible person.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42