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Otto — meaning in English

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English meaning

john noun Informal US term for a toilet.
Otto noun A male given name of Germanic origin.

Senses

Otto is used for these senses in English:

John (informal) Used generically for a man whose actual name may not be known.
Otto A en given name.

john — full definition

noun Informal US term for a toilet.
noun Slang for a prostitute's customer.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Johannes Hans Johann Jan (das Evangelium nach) Johannes Joh 1 2 3 Joh Freier