1
: a small child
2
: a small drink or allowance of liquor : shot
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Verb
tot up the prices of the individual pieces and see if buying the whole set makes more sense
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
During a March 2023 appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, McEntire shared that her fondness for tots earned her a new nickname — and kicked off her relationship with the CSI: Miami alum.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Dill pickle tater tots: Dusted with dill pickle seasoning and served with ranch, these spud nuggets are mostly just tots with a hint of dill.
—Andrew King, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
The finishing layer of crispy tater tots put this recipe over-the-top.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Burger Bench serves gourmet burgers, chicken sandwiches, tots and beer.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
During a March 2023 appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, McEntire shared that her fondness for tots earned her a new nickname — and kicked off her relationship with the CSI: Miami alum.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Dill pickle tater tots: Dusted with dill pickle seasoning and served with ranch, these spud nuggets are mostly just tots with a hint of dill.
—Andrew King, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
The finishing layer of crispy tater tots put this recipe over-the-top.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Tot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tot. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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