throw
n.— «In the French Quarter, people tossed beads—”throws” in New Orleans lingo—from balconies overlooking Bourbon Street where partiers jostled through crowded streets with drinks in hand.» —“Mardi Gras revelry brings New Orleans hope” by Jeff Franks in New Orleans Reuters Feb. 20, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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