tossy

English

Etymology

From toss +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtɒsi/

Adjective

tossy (comparative more tossy, superlative most tossy)

1. (dated) Tossing the head, as in scorn or pride; hence, proud, contemptuous, affectedly indifferent.
   • 1848, Charles Kingsley, Yeasy:

     "Honoria, take your feet off my dress. Argemone, my child, I hope you spent a pleasant evening?"
     Argemone answered by some tossy commonplace.

Anagrams

• Stoys, Tsoys