Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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But, where Grace walks under her own free will with a knife, Pam's shotgun-toting strolls occur only in her sleep.—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025 Need a more manageable size to tote on trains and buses?—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
Plus, get a limited-edition tote.—Peter Blake, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2025 Obviously, no one is suggesting that everyone needs as many pricey work totes as Naomi Watts seems to own.—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 15 Nov. 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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