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An 'Oertel' (Afrikaans term) is the name given to a small creature that has somehow found his way into the world, but its existence is so new that it has no name/classification yet, so we call it an 'oertel'. It can also be used as a term of endearment.
1. Look at that little 'oertel'. Isn't it oddly cute?

2. Mom: Why didn't you wash the dishes today, oertel?
Oertel by DirtyDirtyDiana June 11, 2019
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Afrikaans word for a very unattractive person, neigh a down-right ugly looking human being.Mostly used in context of describing unattractive women.
Wow, that girl is an "oertel"! I used to date a "oertel" Afrikaans - Daai girl is 'n flippen "Oertel" man! Sis!
Oertel by Hannas Banannas March 28, 2009
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A Ortela is a gorgeous woman ruled by venus.
She is sensual, playful and very sweet.
Usually has big brown eyes, olive skin color, luxurious hair and a Mediterranean curvy body.
She is a lover of dance and homemade foods.
My wife is a Ortela.
Ortela by Rivalme January 4, 2022
A dope ass chill laid back Real ass Nigga u can look up to.
Y’all can look up to Ortelio 4 real he got yall.
ortelio by Xournuuekkdn January 15, 2018
my family that makes sure i'm well fead.(Er-tle)
The Oertle family
oertle by .haunted.._ May 12, 2022
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