Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Verb
The Dow is toting a 1.5% jump on the week, while the Nasdaq is outperforming with a 1.9% advance.—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2024 Over her shoulder, Law toted an asymmetrical pale pink bag from Burberry affixed with a giant silver bauble.—Vogue, 19 Sep. 2024
Noun
The collection includes a shoulder bag ($80), clutch ($44), and tote ($104), all featuring Magic Wand imagery and doodles.—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 The Elisa line offered totes, crossbody and bucket bag designs coming in various sizes and featuring a belt-like, wraparound strap, while the Anna range defined by a soft flap that folds onto the bag’s body included a shoulder and crossbody version.—WWD, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tote
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Word History
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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