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Mr. Tom Posted 7 years ago
Vocabulary

Use of 'tote'

Hi

Could you please tell me if the word tote meaning carry is just informal or totally slang? Is this word common in BrE too?

She was always toting a James Hadley Chase novel to her office.

Best,

Tom

  

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It's common enough in BrE. It's informal rather than slang.

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  • It's common enough in BrE.
  • It's informal rather than slang.
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It's common enough in BrE. It's informal rather than slang.

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Mr. TomShe was always toting a James Hadley Chase novel

It implies a non-serious motive. For example, maybe it was to impress others.

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Mr. TomCould you please tell me if the word tote meaning carry is just informal or totally slang?

It's informal, not slang.

More than 'carry' it can suggest difficulty, as in lugging, hauling.

CJ

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Mr. TomShe was always toting a James Hadley Chase novel to her office.

"Always" is a bit redundant. To tote denotes habitual practice in this context.

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