Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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In places like Barcelona, visitors have been harassed and hosed down by water-pistol-toting locals.—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025 Sporting an all-black, one-piece halter-and-shorts-spandex look along with strappy heels and a purse toting a Labubu, Megan walked alongside her man, who rocked a collarless matching denim set.—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
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Complete the outfit with round-toe patent Madewell Mary Jane flats in playful plum and a leather tote with hardware that adds enough shine—no accessories needed.—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025 The man fumbled in his tote, then laid a rumpled shirt, some pants, and a pair of cloth shoes on the foot of the gurney.—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 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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