Skip to main content
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
Oertel mug front
Get the Oertel mug.
See more merch
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
Related Words
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
well known from south park
rednecks get angrry that future folk took there jobs so they yell
They took ouare jerbs!
Them future folk took ouare jerbs!
jerb by Jimberley Kim April 7, 2005
Word of the Day on May 22, 2026
An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)
"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."
Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020
Word of the Day on May 21, 2026