ottermode

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Meaning · English

A lean and physically-fit physique with well-defined muscles.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

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.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ottermode” mean?

A lean and physically-fit physique with well-defined muscles.

Is “ottermode” formal or informal?

ottermode is generally slang.