Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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One even did so with a bag, toting around a carryall in what looks like Bottega Veneta’s intrecciato weave.
Check out all the looks in the gallery above.—Alex Badia, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024 For many players, half the fun of tennis is the fashion that comes with the sport, from stylish tennis dresses and skirts to bags for toting extras like balls, a towel, a water bottle, and beyond.—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
The Birkin look-alike is described as a genuine leather handbag purse for women and a tote shoulder bag.—Renan Botelho, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024 The Bulldogs will get a slight reprieve with the transfer of Army running back Kanye Udoh, who ran for 1,117 yards and 10 scores, but next-man-up Noah Short averaged 7.9 yards per carry on his 60 totes this season.—J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024 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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