tot
UK: tɒt | US: tɑːt
n. 1. a small child
n. 2. a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink
vt. 3. to add up (numbers)
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The word "tot" originates from early 18th-century English, likely derived from the colloquial term for a small child, possibly imitative of a toddler's speech. The sense of "a small drink" emerged later, influenced by the idea of something tiny. The verb form, meaning "to add up," arose independently in accounting slang, likely shortened from "total." Despite its varied meanings, "tot" remains a compact, indivisible word in modern usage.
The little tot stumbled while learning to walk.
He poured himself a tot of whiskey after dinner.
Please tot up the expenses and submit the report.
The playground was full of excited tots.
She gave her baby a tiny tot of milk.