moeda ao ar — meaning in English

English meaning

• toss verb To throw something lightly or carelessly, usually with an upward motion.

Senses

moeda ao ar is used for these senses in English:

• toss A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care.
• toss (cricket, football) The coin toss before a cricket match in order to decide who bats first, or before a football match in order to decide the direction of play.

toss — full definition

1. verb To throw something lightly or carelessly, usually with an upward motion.
2. verb To flip a coin to make a decision.
3. verb To move restlessly, especially in bed.
4. verb To mix ingredients gently, especially a salad, by lifting and turning them.
5. noun An act of throwing something, especially casually.

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