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tot

[tɒt]

tot Definition

  • 1a very young child, especially one that is just learning to walk
  • 2a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink

Using tot: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tot" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The park was full of toddlers and tots playing on the swings.

  • Example

    He poured himself a tot of whisky.

  • Example

    She only had a tot of brandy in her coffee.

tot Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tot

Phrases with tot

  • a daily ration of rum given to sailors in the British Navy

    Example

    The captain ordered the crew to be given their daily tot of rum.

  • a tot up

    a calculation or count of something

    Example

    I need to do a quick tot up of my expenses before I can decide if I can afford to go on vacation.

  • a small measure of rum, typically 25ml

    Example

    He poured himself a tot of rum and settled down in front of the fire.

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Summary: tot in Brief

The term 'tot' [tɒt] refers to a very young child who is just learning to walk, or a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink. It is often used in phrases like 'a tot of whisky' or 'a tot of rum,' and in idioms like 'the tot,' which refers to a daily ration of rum given to sailors in the British Navy. 'Tot' can also be used in the phrase 'a tot up,' which means a calculation or count of something.