noun Uncommon

tot

Tot (noun) means a small child. Example: “The tiny tot toddled across the playground.”

noun

A small child.

"The tiny tot toddled across the playground."

A small drink of liquor.

"He poured himself a tot of whisky before bed."

verb

To add up figures to reach a total (often "tot up").

"She totted up the receipts at the end of the day."

How to use tot

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA very young child, a small measure of spirits, or (as a verb) to add figures together.

Common pairings

tot up a tot of rum tiny tot

totted past tense, tots plural, tots singular

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The tiny _____ toddled across the playground.

The "add up" sense is a clipping of total; the "small child" sense developed separately in English dialect use.

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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.

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