Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tossup
noun
/ˈtɑːsʌp/
Definition
A tossup is a situation in which the outcome is uncertain and can go either way.
Examples
- In the close election, it was a tossup as to who would win.
- The game was a tossup until the very last minute.
- Whether to go to dinner or a movie was a tossup between the two options.
Meaning
It refers to a decision or result that is equally likely to be one outcome or another, often used in contexts such as competitions or elections.
Synonyms
- coin toss
- draw
- gamble
- lottery
