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.. while those who don't care just don't give one (4)

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I believe the answer is:

toss

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'while those who don't care just don't give one' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for toss that I've seen before include "Careless not to give this" , "Flip up into the air - coin or salad" , "Raise a bit of money before opening" , "Ship's movement" , "decision-making process" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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