Ottermode

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A lean and physically-fit physique with well-defined muscles. attributive, often, slang, uncountable

    "Standing, the victim was about an inch shorter than me, and a pretty skinny guy. Wellbuilt, though. What we called “otter mode” at the gym."

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"Standing, the victim was about an inch shorter than me, and a pretty skinny guy. Wellbuilt, though. What we called “otter mode” at the gym."

Etymology

From otter + mode, from a likening of the otter, a mammal adapted to aquatic environments, to competitive swimmers who maintain fit but lean physiques to reduce drag.

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