Meaning & Definition of Tot in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A small child, especially one who is very young.

  Example Sentence: She has a cute little tot who loves to play.

• Definition: A unit of measurement or a small amount.

  Example Sentence: He drank a tot of whisky after work.

• Definition: To add up, especially in a casual or informal way.

  Example Sentence: Let's tot up the expenses before we finalize the budget.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• tot up: To add together.
• wet tot: A drink or shot of alcohol.

Translations

• Spanish: niño pequeño

• French: petit enfant

• German: kleines Kind

• Russian: малыш

Related Words

• toddler: A young child who is beginning to walk.

• infant: A very young child or baby.

• kid: A child or young person.

Slang Meanings of tot

• Meaning: A small drink of alcohol.

  Example Sentence: I'll have a quick tot before heading out.

• Meaning: Affectionate term for a young child.

  Example Sentence: Look at that little tot running around!