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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
The tot also knows her way around a tennis court.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Gavin suggests loading up your tater tots or nachos with leftover chili, and then finishing them off with cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
The cheeseburger combo is served with tater tots or fries.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
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Noun
For a classic Dallas meal, opt for the 16 oz Royal Ribeye from Sherman, and a side of duck fat tater tots.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
The tot also knows her way around a tennis court.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Gavin suggests loading up your tater tots or nachos with leftover chili, and then finishing them off with cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
The cheeseburger combo is served with tater tots or fries.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
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“Tot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tot. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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