Tot: meaning, definitions and examples

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tot

 

[ tษ’t ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

slang term

The term 'tot' is often used informally to refer to a small child or toddler. It can also denote a small amount of something, especially when measuring liquids or spirits.

Synonyms

drink, little one, sipper, toddler.

Examples of usage

  • Look at that little tot playing in the park.
  • He poured a tot of whiskey into the glass.
  • She brought her tot to the playground.
  • The tot laughed joyfully at the clown.
Context #2 | Verb

to count

To 'tot' something is to add it up or count it, particularly in reference to sums of money or numbers. This usage is less common but still recognized.

Synonyms

add up, calculate, sum, total.

Examples of usage

  • He needs to tot up the expenses before the meeting.
  • I will tot the total amount due by Friday.
  • Make sure to tot your scores after the game.
  • She toted her tips at the end of the shift.

Translations

Translations of the word "tot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‹เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tot

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tot

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tot

Etymology

The word 'tot' has its origins in the late 19th century and is believed to stem from the word 'toddler', which is derived from children's early attempts to walk. The playful nature of the term 'tot' reflects a certain affection that adults have for small children, embodying the cuteness and innocence associated with early childhood. Moreover, the use of 'tot' in the context of measurement is derived from colloquial Scottish English, where it was used to denote a quantity of liquid, especially spirits. The dual meaning has allowed 'tot' to persist in modern vernacular, used affectionately for children and in informal contexts of counting and measuring.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,305, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.