TOSSUP Definition & Meaning

tossup

[ taws-uhp, tos- ]

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noun

the tossing of a coin to decide something by its fall.
an even choice or chance:
It's a tossup whether they'll come or not.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of tossup¹

First recorded in 1740–50; noun use of verb phrase toss up

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California was home to 10 competitive races in 2024, with five of them being tossups — all of which had Republican incumbents.

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But Wisconsin is still very much a tossup.

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The Cook Political Report changed the race’s rating from “tossup” to “lean Republican” just last week despite the fact that registered Democrats outnumber Republicans in the district 227,000 to 140,000.

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Republicans currently hold a razor-thin majority in the House and are defending 15 seats considered tossups.

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Recent polls have suggested a tight race, and the nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates Montana a “tossup.”

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