Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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There's also considerable risk connected to young people toting toys that can closely resemble actual guns, especially those with modifications.—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 9 May 2025 Some carry TVs; others tote belongings in woven baskets worn like backpacks.—Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 9 May 2025
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Get one year of unlimited access for $3.33 $1.50 per month + a tote.—Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 May 2025 Average price points range from $880 for an Edna tote in Anatolia print to the Sienna doctor’s bag style in Los Angeles laser cut pattern for $1,300.—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 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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