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tosser
nounMedium (in UK slang); Low (in US)
/ˈtɒs.ə(ɹ)/A person who throws something; in British slang, a contemptible or foolish person.
tosspot
nounlow
/ˈtɒs.pɒt/A foolish or contemptible person; a drunkard.
tossup
nounC1-C2
/ˈtɒs.ʌp/A situation where two or more outcomes are equally likely; a matter of pure chance.
tost
verbArchaic
/tɒst/The past tense and past participle of 'toss', meaning to have thrown or flung something lightly and casually.
tostada
nounC1/C2
/tɒˈstɑː.də/A fried or toasted tortilla, typically flat, that is often used as a base for other foods like beans, cheese, meat, and vegetables.
tostig
nounVery low
/ˈtɒstɪɡ/A historical name for a medieval English earl, specifically a brother of King Harold II, who governed Northumbria before rebelling.
tot
nounC1 (Rare)
/tɒt/A very young child, especially one who is just learning to walk.
total
adjectivenounverb+2C1 (Very High Frequency)
/ˈtəʊt(ə)l/The sum or whole amount of something; the complete number or quantity.
total allergy syndrome
nounVery low frequency
/ˌtəʊ.təl ˈæl.ə.dʒi ˌsɪn.drəʊm/A condition where a person believes they are allergic to a vast and increasing number of environmental and chemical substances, though the symptoms are often psychosomatic or not medically verifiable.
total bases
plural-nounNiche
/ˈtəʊtəl ˈbeɪsɪz/A baseball statistic measuring the sum of bases a batter gains from hits.
total communication
nounC2
/ˌtəʊ.təl kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/An educational and communicative philosophy for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals that advocates using all available means of communication (e.g., speech, sign language, gesture, lip-reading) simultaneously and flexibly.
total depravity
nounLow
/ˈtəʊt(ə)l dɪˈprævɪti/A theological doctrine asserting that every aspect of human nature is thoroughly corrupted by sin.
total eclipse
nounLow
/ˌtəʊ.təl ɪˈklɪps/A celestial event where the Moon completely obscures the Sun from the view of a specific location on Earth.
total fighting
nounC1/C2 (Very Low Frequency / Specialized)
/ˈtəʊ.təl ˈfaɪ.tɪŋ/A sports entertainment spectacle that combines elements of professional wrestling, martial arts, and theatrical combat, often staged with predetermined outcomes.
total football
nounC2
/ˌtəʊtl ˈfʊtbɔːl/A fluid, attacking style of football (soccer) where any outfield player can take over the role of any other player in the team, emphasizing constant movement, positional interchange, and technical skill.
total heat
nounC2
/ˌtəʊ.təl ˈhiːt/The entire amount of thermal energy contained within a system or substance.
total impulse
nounLow
/ˈtəʊtəl ˈɪmpʌls/In physics and engineering, the integral of thrust over time, representing the total change in momentum, commonly used in rocketry and propulsion systems.
total internal reflection
nounLow
/ˌtəʊ.təl ɪnˌtɜː.nəl rɪˈflek.ʃən/A physics phenomenon where light traveling from a denser medium to a less dense medium strikes the boundary at an angle greater than the critical angle, causing all light to be reflected back into the denser medium.
total parenteral nutrition
nounC2
/ˌtəʊ.təl pæ.ˈren.tə.rəl njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/A method of feeding a person by infusing a nutritionally complete liquid solution directly into their bloodstream, bypassing the digestive tract.
total quality management
nounLow in general English, high in business and management contexts.
/ˈtəʊtəl ˈkwɒləti ˈmænɪdʒmənt/A comprehensive management philosophy focused on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and involving all employees in enhancing quality across all organizational processes.

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