An Encylopedia Britannica Company

January 31, 2021 Word of the Day

toss-up /ˈtɑːsˌʌp/ noun
toss-up
/ˈtɑːsˌʌp/
noun
The choice between the two dresses is a toss-up—she likes both.
The choice between the two dresses is a toss-up—she likes both.
Definition of TOSS-UP

[singular]

: a situation in which there is no clear right choice or in which what will happen is not known

  • The election is a toss-up.

More Words of the Day