totes

American

[tohts] / toʊts /

adverb

Informal.

totally.

That's totes awesome!

totes British

/ təʊts /

adverb

slang totally; completely; entirely

That is totes amazing.

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Etymology

Origin of totes

By shortening and alteration

Example Sentences

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The current canvas totes are manufactured in Vietnam and sold exclusively through Trader Joe’s own locations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

Companies such as e-commerce giant Amazon have used the robot for repetitive tasks such as picking up and moving empty totes.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Founded by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, the brand is known for its minimalist aesthetic and sky-high prices: $4,900 leather totes and $1,450 cashmere sweaters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

She added, in character: "The Christmas special is going to be an absolute cracker - it's like totes fire, with all the festive feels, for reals. Slay bells!"

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

The Preacher throwed his knife into the ground where the tracks use to be and put his hand on the fancy holster and mystery pistol he always totes.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis

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