noun
tosser
Tosser (noun) means British slang, mildly vulgar: an annoying or contemptible person. Example: “He cut in line and acted like a complete tosser.”
noun
1
British slang, mildly vulgar: an annoying or contemptible person.
"He cut in line and acted like a complete tosser."
2
Someone or something that tosses or throws.
"He had difficulty in locating the plate and when he did so one of his outfielders had a merry chase following the leather from the bat of a company tosser."
— The Weekly Underwriter (1919)
"The machine acts as a tosser, flipping pancakes automatically."
How to use tosser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mildly rude British insult for someone acting like an idiot.
When to use it
Informal and somewhat vulgar British slang — avoid in formal or polite contexts.
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Word forms
- Plural
- tossers
Etymology
From toss plus the agent suffix -er; the insult sense comes from toss's slang meaning "to masturbate."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “tosser” mean?
The word “tosser” means british slang, mildly vulgar: an annoying or contemptible person. In plain terms, a mildly rude British insult for someone acting like an idiot.
How do you use “tosser” in a sentence?
Here is “tosser” used in a sentence: “He cut in line and acted like a complete tosser.”
What is another word for “tosser”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tosser” include pole stroker, tosspot, bawbag, knobber, jerk and jerkoff.
What part of speech is “tosser”?
“Tosser” is a noun.
How many meanings does “tosser” have?
“Tosser” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: british slang, mildly vulgar: an annoying or contemptible person.
