Tots — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb trademark /ˈtät/ (noun) /ˈtā-tər-ˈtäts/ (trademark)

Meaning & Definition of Tots

Tots (noun)

  1. a small child
  2. a small drink or allowance of liquor, shot

Tots (verb)

  1. to add together, total —usually used with up
  2. add
  3. to add numbers together to find out the total

Tots (trademark)

  1. —used for small fried cylinders formed from shredded precooked potatoes

Tots (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in babies, toddlers

    similar: babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates, nestlings, newborn, toddlers, tykes, weanlings, bairns (chiefly Scottish), bambinos, buds, chaps (Southern & Midland), chicks, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, moppets, sprats, sprouts, squirts, whelps, younglings, youngsters, youths, adolescents, minors, kindergartners, preschoolers, rug rats (slang), schoolboys, schoolchildren, schoolgirls, schoolkids, imps, jackanapeses, mischiefs, monkeys, rapscallions, rascals, rogues, urchins, whippersnappers, cherubs, preteen-agers, preteens, subteens, teenagers, teeners, teens, teenyboppers, tweens, lads, nippers, shavers, striplings, tads, bobby-soxers, hoydens, tomboys
    opposite: middle-agers, ancients, elders, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens, seniors, adults, grown-ups

  2. as in shots, pops

    similar: belts, loads, nips, pegs (British), pops, shooters, shots, slugs, snifters, snorts, whets, aperitifs, bracers, chasers, digestifs, nightcaps, cocktails, mixed drinks, alcohols, aqua vitaes, ardent spirits, boozes, bottles, drinks, firewaters, grogs, hooches (slang), inebriants, intoxicants, John Barleycorns, juices (slang), liquors, lushes (slang), moonshines, potables, rums, sauces (slang), spirits, stimulants, strong drinks, tipples, ales, beers, brewages, brews, brewskis (slang), home brews, malt liquors, microbrews, mums, nappies (chiefly Scottish), meads, sakes, wines, barley-brees (chiefly Scottish), brandies, gins, liqueurs, mao-tais, mescals, schnapps, tequilas, vodkas, whiskeys, Dutch courages
    opposite: nonintoxicants

Related Entry: Tot (up) (verb)

Tot (up) is a different word from Tots. The synonyms below are for tot (up), not for tots.

  1. to combine (numbers) into a single sum

    "tot up the prices of the individual pieces and see if buying the whole set makes more sense"

    similar: add, cast (up), foot (up), sum, summate, total, totalize, tote (up), put together
    related: calculate, cipher, compute, figure, reckon, table, tabulate, tally, work out, count, enumerate, number, tell, recompute, refigure

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Tots

The most common words with a similar meaning to Tots:

Slang: rug rats, hooches, juices, lushes, sauces, brewskis
Chiefly Scottish: bairns, nappies, barley-brees
Southern & Midland: chaps
British: pegs
babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates, nestlings, newborn, toddlers, tykes, weanlings, bambinos, buds, chicks, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, moppets, sprats, sprouts, squirts, whelps, younglings, youngsters, youths, adolescents, minors, kindergartners, preschoolers, schoolboys, schoolchildren, schoolgirls, schoolkids, imps, jackanapeses, mischiefs, monkeys, rapscallions

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Tots

Words with the opposite meaning of Tots:

middle-agers, ancients, elders, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens, seniors, adults, grown-ups, nonintoxicants

Word Forms of Tots

Inflections: totted, totting, totted up, totting up, tots up

Origin & Etymology of Tots

origin unknown

First known use: 1725

Words & Phrases Containing Tots

Tater Tots

Frequently Asked Questions about Tots

What does "Tots" mean?

"Tots" means a small child. As an a noun, a verb and a trademark, it is defined as: a small child. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Tots"?

Other words for "Tots" include babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates, nestlings, newborn and toddlers. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Tots" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Tots"?

There are 129 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tots". Common alternatives include babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates, nestlings, newborn, toddlers, tykes and weanlings.

What is a slang word for "Tots"?

Slang words for "Tots" include rug rats, hooches, juices, lushes, sauces and brewskis.

What is the opposite of "Tots"?

Antonyms of "Tots" include middle-agers, ancients, elders, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens and seniors.

Is "Tots" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Tots" can be used as a noun, a verb and a trademark, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Tots"?

"Tots" is pronounced /ˈtät/ as a noun and /ˈtā-tər-ˈtäts/ as a trademark.

What is the origin of the word "Tots"?

"Tots" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1725.