1
: a small child
2
: a small drink or allowance of liquor : shot
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Verb
tot up the prices of the individual pieces and see if buying the whole set makes more sense
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Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
This tater tot casserole will easily transition from Easter brunch to dinner.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Large cheeseburger combo with crinkle fries or tots and a drink for about $10.
—Ella Gonzales
march 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
Baby of the Year unites thousands of parents and tiny tots alike to vie for the title while raising awareness and funds for Baby2Baby.
—Sydney Cisco, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The restaurants were selected by members of the Courier Journal newsroom based on various criteria, including taste, texture, cheese and topping to chip (or tot) ratio, creativity, flavor, and more.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
This tater tot casserole will easily transition from Easter brunch to dinner.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Large cheeseburger combo with crinkle fries or tots and a drink for about $10.
—Ella Gonzales
march 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
Baby of the Year unites thousands of parents and tiny tots alike to vie for the title while raising awareness and funds for Baby2Baby.
—Sydney Cisco, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Tot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tot. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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