Toss Off (Verb)
Meaning 1
Drink down entirely; "He downed three martinis before dinner"; "She killed a bottle of brandy that night"; "They popped a few beer after work".
Classification
Verbs of eating and drinking.
Synonyms
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Meaning 2
Write quickly; "She dashed off a note to her husband saying she would not be home for supper"; "He scratched off a thank-you note to the hostess".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- She tossed off a quick reply to the invitation, accepting without hesitation.
- He tossed off a thank-you note to the professor for his recommendation letter.
- She tossed off a brief explanation for her tardiness, but her employer wasn't buying it.
- The comedian tossed off a one-liner that left the audience in stitches.
- He tossed off a hasty apology before rushing out the door.