totes

Lugs by hand

Totes is casual slang for totally, used as an enthusiastic affirmative: Are you coming to the party? Totes!

The word emerged from youth slang in the early 2000s and often carries a playful or ironic tone, sometimes appearing in combinations like totes adorbs (totally adorable) or totes amazeballs.

Separately, totes is the plural of tote, a large open bag.

bags

canvas

Heavy woven cloth

eco-friendly · market · beach · library · farmer's market · promotional · cotton · nylon · mesh · foldable

slang

totally

To the full extent

agreed · obviously · certainly · affirmative · indeed · of course · right · sure thing · yep · yup

fashion

designer

One who plans appearances

structured · slouchy · bucket · logo · monogram · statement · seasonal · capsule · minimalist · everyday

carrying

haul

Pull or carry laboriously

ferry · portage · transport · heft · burden · load · gear · supplies · belongings · parcels

Categories
Opposites
DEGREE/COMPLETENESS (slang intensifier)

totesnot at all

Complete negation phrase

partly · partially · kinda · sorta · sort of

bag type

totesbackpacks

Bags carried on shoulders

rucksacks · clutches · knapsacks · briefcases · wallets

Phrases
Family

total, tote, totality, totaling, tote bag, totalled, toted, toting, subtotal

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G