Tot

/tɒt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small child or toddler.

The tot played happily in the sandbox.

A drink of alcohol, often a small measure.

He poured himself a tot of whiskey before dinner.

An informal term for a total or sum, especially in calculations.

The tot of the expenses came to a surprising amount.

verb

To add up or calculate the total of something.

Please tot up the scores and let us know who won.

Originally derived from the early 19th century term for a small child, possibly related to the Scottish word 'tott', meaning to totter.

tot up

To add together.

wet tot

A drink or shot of alcohol.

toddler

A young child who is beginning to walk.

infant

A very young child or baby.

kid

A child or young person.

A small drink of alcohol.

I'll have a quick tot before heading out.

Affectionate term for a young child.

Look at that little tot running around!