tot

1 of 2

noun

ˈtät 

1

: a small child

2

: a small drink or allowance of liquor : shot

tot

2 of 2

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)
• 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

Since 1959, generations of South Floridians have savored their chili dogs (plus fries, onion rings, and tots) blanketed with Flaminia’s original recipe. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 July 2025

And when hunger pangs struck, the glow of the food truck next door promises mouthwatering smashburgers, crispy chicken wings, and a comforting pile of tater tots. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

On April 15, those who spend $5 or more at Dog Haus can get a free side of tater tots using Haus Rewards. —Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025

Director Steve Izzo will be curating by-the-glass pairings, and luxe upgrades like oysters, caviar dip and tots, and wagyu are available. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

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

Rhymes for tot

• aught
• baht
• blot
• bott
• bought
• brought
• caught
• clot
• cot
• cott
• dot
• fought

Kids Definition

tot

noun

ˈtät

: a small child