tot
word
Definition
A very young child, usually a toddler or small kid.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and endearing; used for toddlers and young children, rarely for teenagers. Common in British and American English. Not used for adults. Often found in phrases like 'little tot.'
Spanish: pequeño (niño) - chiquilloPortuguese (BR): pequeno (criança) - garotinhoPortuguese (PT): pequeno (criança) - miúdoChinese (Simplified): 小孩 - 幼童Chinese (Traditional): 小孩 - 幼童Hindi: छोटा बच्चाArabic: طفل صغيرBengali: ছোট শিশু - টোটRussian: малыш - крохаJapanese: 幼児 - ちびっ子Vietnamese: nhóc - bé conKorean: 꼬마 - 어린아이Turkish: ufaklık - velet - küçük çocukUrdu: ننھا بچہ - چھوٹا بچہIndonesian: bocah kecil - balita
Example Sentences
The mother picked up her crying tot.
basic
Every tot at the party wore a colorful hat.
natural
Watch out—there's a little tot nearby!
natural
That photo of him as a tot always makes me smile.
natural
The tot played with her toys.
basic
A tot ran across the park.
basic