tot
1a small child.
Chiefly British. a small portion of a beverage, especially a dram of liquor.
a small quantity of anything.
Origin of tot
1Other definitions for tot (2 of 3)
to add; total (often followed by up).
a total.
the act of adding.
British Informal. a column of numbers to be added.
Origin of tot
2Other words from tot
- un·tot·ted, adjective
Other definitions for tot. (3 of 3)
total.
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How to use tot in a sentence
In pot filled with oil or a deep fryer cook tater tots 4-6 minutes.
Epic Meal Empire’s Meat Monstrosities: From the Bacon Spider to the Cinnabattleship | Harley Morenstein | July 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt's made of tater tots, obviously, grilled cheese sandwiches, and burgers.
Epic Meal Empire’s Meat Monstrosities: From the Bacon Spider to the Cinnabattleship | Harley Morenstein | July 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOther events include a crafts fair and the annual Tiny Miss Tots Battle of Olustee contest.
The 30-piece collection is for on-trend tots, with details including lace, gilded embroidery, and peplums.
Russia Bans Lace Panties; Kardashians Launch Kids' Clothing Line | The Fashion Beast Team | February 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHis wife, pregnant with No. 13, was back home with the younger tots.
Black American Leadership Alliance D.C. Anti-Immigration Rally Wilts | Michelle Cottle | July 16, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
The tiniest of tots may be seen thus toddling round with burdens half their own size.
The Soul of the Far East | Percival LowellCharles Lamb's days were spent in adding up columns of "long tots."
They shot blunt-headed arrows, while other tots returned the fire from the vantage of lariated ponies or friendly tepees.
John Ermine of the Yellowstone | Frederic RemingtonWhat happens to the poor tots who cant find their folks again?
Polly in New York | Lillian Elizabeth RoyThey came to me to study from Omaha, Nebraska, as little tots of about six and seven years of age.
The Art of Stage Dancing | Ned Wayburn
British Dictionary definitions for tot (1 of 2)
/ (tɒt) /
a young child; toddler
mainly British a small amount of anything
a small measure of spirits
Origin of tot
1British Dictionary definitions for tot (2 of 2)
/ (tɒt) /
(usually foll by up) mainly British to total; add
Origin of tot
2Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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