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toss-up

noun
\ ˈtȯs-ˌəp How to pronounce toss-up (audio) , ˈtäs-\

Definition of toss-up

1 : something that offers no clear basis for choice
2 : toss sense 1c
3 : an even chance

First Known Use of toss-up

1812, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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toss-up

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How to pronounce toss-up (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of toss-up

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

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