"tossable" meaning in English

See tossable in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more tossable [comparative], most tossable [superlative]
Etymology: toss + -able Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|toss|able}} toss + -able Head templates: {{en-adj}} tossable (comparative more tossable, superlative most tossable)
  1. Suitable for being tossed or thrown.
    Sense id: en-tossable-en-adj-ukPidm~u
  2. Suitable for throwing away; disposable.
    Sense id: en-tossable-en-adj-1Luacdec Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -able Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 14 59 27 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -able: 12 49 39
  3. (automotive) Nimble, maneuverable, responding quickly to steering input. Categories (topical): Automotive
    Sense id: en-tossable-en-adj-jK~hgb2t Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

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