Word
ole
/ˈoʊɫ/
Definitions
01shout of approval
B2 · Upper Intermediate
interj. a shout used to show excitement, encouragement, or praise.
interj. an exclamation used to express approval, triumph, or encouragement, traditionally associated with bullfighting and sports.
“The fans began to sing ole ole ole as their team celebrated the winning goal.”
“As the matador finished his final pass, a thunderous ole erupted from the stands, echoing throughout the arena.”
02old
C2 · Proficiency Informal · Dialect
adj. a way of writing 'old' to show how some people say it in casual speech.
adj. A pronunciation spelling of 'old', typically used to evoke a specific regional or informal character.
“He is just a good ole boy from the countryside who loves fishing.”
“The lyrics were filled with references to good ole times, aiming to strike a nostalgic chord with the rural audience.”
Real-World Examples
“Chants of "Ole, Ole, Ole" drowned out Pili's ringwalk music before Taylor finally emerged to 'All Hail King Jesus', a nod to the faith she has spoken so openly about throughout her career.” Etymology
From Spanish olé.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
01. big ole
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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