tote (təʊt
) informal
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to carry, convey, or drag
noun
- the act of or an instance of toting
- something toted
Alternative Forms
ˈtoter nounWord Origin
C17: of obscure originUsage examples
She carried her jeweler's tools and supplies in a tote bag, along with two tins of condensed milk to ease the distress of the journey.
, Three Kinds of Kissing - Scottish Short Stories (1993)Until five years ago, the tote contributed 10-20 per cent of all legal betting.
Business Today (1996)The Australian push by the Hong Kong Jockey Club will carry the carrot for Australian punters to bet into the world's richest tote pools.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)Wear tucked into baggy boots, add a Belstaff jacket (a la Kate Moss) and a Marc Jacobs tote.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)