Small children or babies; or small portions of something (like tater tots, which are small fried potato pieces).
From 'tot' which originated as a word for a small amount or small child, possibly related to 'tatter' or 'tiny.' Used since the 19th century.
Tater tots were invented by accident in 1951 when potato processing factories had scrap potatoes—they mixed them with seasonings and fried them, creating one of America's most beloved foods from what was supposed to be waste.
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