Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene toted a balloon to the 2023 State of the Union to mock the Biden administration’s handling of a Chinese spy craft.—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025 Christian McCaffrey hasn’t come close to rushing for 100 yards in a game this season, despite toting the rock 108 times.—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
Today, the equally durable tote is used for everything from daily commutes to carrying beach gear.—Christopher Murray
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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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