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tot

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noun \ˈtät\

Definition of tot

  1. 1 :  a small child :  toddler

  2. 2 :  a small drink or allowance of liquor :  shot

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Origin and Etymology of tot

origin unknown


First Known Use: 1725

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tot

verb

Definition of tot

totted

;

totting
  1. transitive verb

  2. :  to add together :  total —usually used with up tots up the score

  3. intransitive verb

  4. :  add

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Origin and Etymology of tot

tot., abbreviation of total


First Known Use: circa 1772

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TOT Defined for English Language Learners

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tot

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noun \ˈtät\

Definition of tot for English Language Learners

  • : a young child

  • : a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink

TOT Defined for Kids

tot

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noun \ˈtät\

Definition of tot for Students

  1. :  a young child

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