tot

¹

[ tot ]

noun

1. a small child.
2. Chiefly British. a small portion of a beverage, especially a dram of liquor.
3. a small quantity of anything.

tot

²

[ tot ]

verb (used with or without object)

, tot·ted, tot·ting.

1. to add; total (often followed by up ).

noun

1. a total.
2. the act of adding.
3. British Informal. a column of numbers to be added.

tot.

³

abbreviation for

1. total.

tot

¹

/ tɒt /

noun

1. a young child; toddler
2. a small amount of anything
3. a small measure of spirits

tot

²

/ tɒt /

verb

1. usually foll by up to total; add

Other Words From

• un·totted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tot¹

1680–90; perhaps short for totterer ( def )

Origin of tot²

1745–55; < Latin: so much, so many

Word History and Origins

Origin of tot¹

C18: perhaps short for totterer; see totter

Origin of tot²

C17: shortened from total or from Latin totum all

Example Sentences

The party has heartily embraced his persona — a Midwestern dad who hunts, doles out advice on fixing cars, brags about his tater tot hotdish recipe, and took the call from Harris asking him to be her running mate while wearing a camouflage baseball cap.

From Los Angeles Times

“Today” show co-anchor Carson Daly on Monday also confirmed John Zachary’s arrival, telling viewers that the tiny tot’s nickname would be J.Z., much to the delight of his morning-show co-stars.

From Los Angeles Times

They're starting to tot up against the hosts now.

From BBC

Monty’s honey mustard was our second favorite, but my ultimate suggestion is to dip your fry or tot in the ghost chile sriracha followed by the honey mustard for a bite that’s hot, sweet, tangy and peppery all at once.

From Los Angeles Times

“Country music can’t be country music without Black influences,” she says, pointing out that Hank Williams’ mentor was a Black musician from Alabama named Rufus “Tee Tot” Payne and that the American folk group The Carter Family learned from Lesley Riddle.

From Seattle Times