tot
3
8.6
- noun
- /tɑt/
- UK
:
chupito
- He poured himself a tot of whisky to enjoy by the fire.
- pour a tot
- a tot of brandy
Examples
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That could be got by any drunkard with his tot of rum.
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"Satan's drink," the wife grumbles, pouring a tot into a jelly glass.
Fiction book (1997) -
We'll sneak double tots of brandy in future.
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He dusted the bottle and poured two tots into the appropriate glasses to crown his satisfaction.
Fiction book (1995) -
I went to the marble-topped sideboard and poured generous tots into three snifters.
Fiction book (1992) -
After a long day, she treated herself to a tot of rum.
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The bartender served a tot of gin in a shot glass.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A liquid people put in their mouths and swallow, like water or juice
7
8.2
A small quick drink of alcohol taken at once
2
9.8
A small amount of alcohol that someone drinks
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Etymology
Tot for a small drink comes from a sailor habit of giving a daily 'tot', a tiny measure of rum, so the word means a little sip or 'small amount' of strong drink.