Optic Definition & Meaning

optic
adjective
  1. of or relating to or resembling the eye; "ocular muscles"; "an ocular organ"; "ocular diseases"; "the optic (or optical) axis of the eye"; "an ocular spot is a pigmented organ or part believed to be sensitive to light"
  2. relating to or using sight; "ocular inspection"; "an optical illusion"; "visual powers"; "visual navigation"
noun
  1. the organ of sight

"Optic" in song lyrics

See how optic is used in real songs:

  • "Nine stitches from the optic"
    2Mex — Obey
  • "of God you can peep with your optic"
    Ambassador f/ Enoch, The Phanatik — Hands in the Air
  • "Yeah I'm crazy eyes killer, triple optic"
    Dilated Peoples — 20/20

Usage tips for "optic"

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