ottermode

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

Noun

  1. A lean and physically-fit physique with well-defined muscles.
    • 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. - 2014, SM Reine, Hotter Than Helltown, unnumbered page:
    • Nyiam and I stay behind, but my eyes recognized the back of his ottermode body, instantly. - 2017, Nkauj Ntsuab Lis, Core Integrate: The Core Welcomes You, unnumbered page:
    • He wasn't as muscly as Short Hair, but still pretty fit. Ottermode. - 2018, Ko Hiratori, JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World, unnumbered page:

Origin

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.

Antonyms

bearmode