Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Verb
Ergobaby Original Baby Doll Carrier This baby doll carrier looks just like the one that mom or dad will surely be toting the baby in.—Laura Denby, Parents, 28 May 2024 Speaking of larger-than-life trophies, Reid toted a Lombardi Trophy for winning the Super Bowl (or perhaps a replica) to the field with him on his way to throwing out the opening day first pitch at Kauffman Stadium.—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024
Noun
Go with a slouchy leather bag or a structured tote.—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 May 2024 The robbers cut plastic wrapping off a pallet and passed several tote boxes full of cigarettes to a third man, who remained outside the truck, police said.—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 25 May 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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