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Otis Definition & Meaning

otis
noun
  1. United States inventor who manufactured the first elevator with a safety device (1811-1861)
  2. type genus of the Otididae: European bustard

"Otis" in song lyrics

See how otis is used in real songs:

  • "And chill with my disc jock Otis"
    Boac — Oh is for Oxygen
  • "um... no ma'am but I know Otis"
    J-Zone f/ Huggy Bear — Catch 22
  • "Put the soul in the track like my name was Otis"
    RZA f/ Beretta 9, Cilvaringz, Feathers — Chi Kung

Usage tips for "otis"

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Frequently asked questions

What does otis mean?
United States inventor who manufactured the first elevator with a safety device (1811-1861) type genus of the Otididae: European bustard
What part of speech is otis?
Otis is a noun.
How many definitions does otis have?
Otis has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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