Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Verb
Bassini totes around point-and-shoot cameras, lately a Yashica T4 or Contax T2, that are compact enough to go unnoticed in his pocket but draw a nostalgic reaction from models and actors.—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025 Katie Holmes was the lucky luxury fashion savant who toted Alo’s new Voyage Duffel bag while out in New York City on Monday.—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
No matter what’s on your fall agenda, a Longchamp tote keeps your essentials organized while instantly upgrading your look.—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Right now, the $498 Jet Set tote is on sale for just $80 in the brand’s outlet.—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tote
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Etymology
Verb (1)
probably from an English-based creole; akin to Gullah & Krio tot to carry, of Bantu origin; akin to Kikongo -tota to pick up, Kimbundu -tuta to carry
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