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Small (usually about two 2 feet in height), fuzzy creatures that appear to be a hybrid of an otter and weasel. Their primary fur coloring is a bright and sprightly orange with bright yellow fur running from the around their eyes down the front of their torso and to the tip of their tail; the yellow coloring also tips the toes of their feet, palms, and usually in two-three (2-3) stripes on the lower arms.
The first known ottsel - although not by choice - used to be a boy named Daxter. After being knocked into a large vat of Dark Eco (a rather hated substance in his world) by his best friend Jak, instead of being killed, he was transformed into the tiny creature. However, their journey to change him back is a story you will have to find out for yourself.
Later on in the series (the third 3rd in the triology), the duo meets up with more ottsels at the core of their planet, and find out that the ottsels are, infact, the ancient Precursors who built planets long ago (Precursors being the godly light-dieties in the game series).

Of course, this didn't go over well with some of the game's fans, and so many have lost faith in the Jak and Daxter series.

The the original concept and word "ottsel" was founded by the video game company of Naughty Dog in the very late 1990s; the term was first used on the back of the game cover for "Jak and Daxter: Precursor Legacy."
Daxter was the only ottsel throughout the game series until the very end of Jak 3.

It is actually a "blessing" to be an ottsel.
Ottsel by Aave/Arianna June 27, 2006
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A name that implies the perfect balance of swag and professionalism. Ottleys everywhere are known for their incredible caliber of versatility and chillax-ness. Famous for being bosses in the arts of music and seduction, Ottleys are also renowned for their luscious skin. Handed down from the gods on Mount Mana'omia, this name echoes through time as one possessing ancient quality.
Daang son, did you see that Ottley walking by? I just wet my pants.
Ottley by Marcoppes December 31, 2012

the naughty ottsel 

A deviant and often illegal sex act performed upon an individual playing the video game "Overwatch".
I can't believe I finally got plat while she was giving me the naughty ottsel.
the naughty ottsel by armacfan420 October 12, 2017
Lake monster in Otsego Lake, Coopestown, New York
Otsey comes out at night and peers in your windows.
Otsey by Cherzig July 25, 2018
An ottley may have gyatt, they may have autism, an ottley is a spin the wheel experience of one’s emotions and bunda. Like marmite, you either love them or you hate them, but sometimes you’d fuck them (shout out liz)
Wooo wee that ones deffo an ottley
Ottley by Swimminglover212 June 12, 2023
a lovely person who is very very kind and love rajeem him bea
jahbarie is an ottey
ottey by jahbarie August 10, 2024
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