tot

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noun

ˈtät 

1

: a small child

2

: a small drink or allowance of liquor : shot

tot

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verb

totted; totting

transitive verb

: to add together : total

—usually used with up

tots up the score

intransitive verb

: add

Synonyms

Verb

• add
• cast (up)
• foot (up)
• sum
• summate
• total
• totalize
• tote (up)

Examples of tot in a Sentence

Verb

tot up the prices of the individual pieces and see if buying the whole set makes more sense

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In the first image in Ireland's post, Alec is seen proudly beaming at Holland, who turned 1 this month, as the tot rests on her mother's back in a baby carrier. —Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024

Sporty tots will enjoy the basketball hoop and crawl-through tunnel, which can double as a soccer goal. —Heather Balogh Rochfort, Parents, 18 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

Verb

tot., abbreviation of total

First Known Use

Noun

1725, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1772, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Phrases Containing tot

• tot up

Kids Definition

tot

noun

ˈtät

: a small child