tot
13 synonyms and 2 antonyms for tot, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small child.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A small child.
“The tiny tot toddled across the playground.”
How to use tot
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tot up
a tot of rum
tiny tot
Etymology
The "add up" sense is a clipping of total; the "small child" sense developed separately in English dialect use.
Full origin of tot →Frequently asked questions
What does “tot” mean?
The word “tot” means a small child. In plain terms, a very young child, a small measure of spirits, or (as a verb) to add figures together.
How do you pronounce “tot”?
“Tot” is pronounced tot (/tɑt/ in IPA).
How do you use “tot” in a sentence?
Here is “tot” used in a sentence: “The tiny tot toddled across the playground.”
What part of speech is “tot”?
Depending on how it is used, “tot” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “tot” a common word?
“Tot” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “tot” have?
“Tot” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small child.
