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USA slang
Totally (shortened).
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
totes means Totally (shortened). It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"totes" means Totally (shortened). In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Use it in casual contexts where the listener already understands the tone around the term.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Absolutely; undeniably (often preceding an adjective).
Unoriginal, mainstream, or predictable in style and tastes.
A person’s style or outfit, especially when it is very fashionable and expensive.
Used for emphasis at the end of a statement; definitive.
Crazy or awesome. Verlan for "fou."
Soft affirmation, exasperation, or emphasis. A universal conversational particle.
Our current dataset does not confirm the exact origin of "totes". The entry is associated with USA, but that is a usage clue rather than proof of origin. We avoid filling that gap with guessed history.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
This entry is best understood as USA slang. Usage can still vary by speaker and context.
Use caution. Slang can sound too casual or forced in professional settings unless the workplace tone is relaxed.
"stone cold" is related, but the tone and exact meaning may differ. Compare the example sentences before swapping one for the other.
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