Phrase guide

tater tot

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A small, cylindrical piece of grated potato, usually deep-fried.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: potato tot, tot

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

An appellativization of the trademark Tater Tot.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: perunakroketti — small cylindrical piece of grated potato, usually deep-fried
  • French: tater tot — small cylindrical piece of grated potato, usually deep-fried
  • German: Kartoffelkrokette — small cylindrical piece of grated potato, usually deep-fried
  • Italian: crocchetta — small cylindrical piece of grated potato, usually deep-fried
  • Italian: cazzillo — small cylindrical piece of grated potato, usually deep-fried