A foolish or contemptible person. A mild insult in British slang, considered slightly vulgar.
Tosser
Example Sentences
"That tosser cut me off in traffic without even signaling!"
"Don't be such a tosser, just apologize to her."
"He's acting like a complete tosser at the party."
Etymology & History
British insult from 'toss off' (masturbate). Emerged as widespread insult in the 1970s. Means contemptible person, idiot. More offensive than 'plonker' but less than stronger profanity. Cross-class usage. Americans less familiar with this particular insult.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
1970s
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Language
Moderate
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Formality
Informal
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