Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [taws-uhp, tos-]
- /ˈtɔsˌʌp, ˈtɒs-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [taws-uhp, tos-]
- /ˈtɔsˌʌp, ˈtɒs-/
Definitions of tossup word
- noun tossup the tossing of a coin to decide something by its fall. 1
- noun tossup an even choice or chance: It's a tossup whether they'll come or not. 1
- noun tossup the act of tossing or flipping a coin to decide something according to which side lands uppermost 0
- noun tossup an even chance 0
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Origin of tossup
First appearance:
before 1740 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1740-50; noun use of verb phrase toss up
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Parts of speech for Tossup
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tossup popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tossup usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for tossup
noun tossup
- impossible — not possible; unable to be, exist, happen, etc.
See also
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