tot

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noun

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

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
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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 See All Example Sentences for tot

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of tot was in 1725

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“Tot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tot. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

tot

noun
ˈtät
: a small child

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