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tossable

Tossable is an English adjective meaning capable of being thrown or tossed. It describes objects that are light enough and shaped to be thrown safely, as well as items designed for tossing-based play. In everyday use, it connotes ease of handling and playful utility rather than precision throwing equipment.

The word is formed from the verb toss plus the suffix -able. It is informal in register

Common contexts include toys and party games (soft balls, beanbags, foam shapes), sports training aids meant

While generally benign, the term implies throwing; in public spaces or around others it should be used

and
is
more
commonly
found
in
casual
speech,
product
descriptions,
blogs,
and
advertising
than
in
formal
writing.
Its
usage
is
largely
metaphorical
when
describing
ideas
or
plans
that
can
be
“tossed
around”
in
discussion,
though
the
primary
sense
remains
physical.
for
light
tosses,
and
consumer
products
marketed
as
casual,
social
play
items.
In
design
and
packaging
language,
"tossable"
can
describe
products
with
forgiving
shapes
that
withstand
rough
handling
or
tossing
between
players.
considerately
to
avoid
injuries.