tot
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A small amount of liquor, a small measure of rum.
Pronunciation
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tahtIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtɑt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A small amount of liquor, (particularly) a small measure of rum.
A small amount (especially of a drink)
A small child.
A small, cylindrical piece of grated potato, usually deep-fried.
A young child
A total, an addition of a long column of figures.
verb
Determine the sum of
To sum or total.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A small amount of liquor, (particularly) a small measure of rum.
Used this way, tot is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “The little tot happily played with blocks on the floor.”
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Synonyms
Sense: small amount of liquor
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