ole
adj. US //ˈoʊɫ// ole
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1 informal for old (adj.) C1 Advanced Informal Dialecta casual or regional way of saying 'old'.
A pronunciation spelling of 'old', typically used to evoke a specific regional or informal persona.
ExampleHe is just a good ole boy from the countryside who loves his truck.
ExampleThe singer adopted a folksy persona, frequently using phrases like 'good ole days' to connect with his rural audience.
Teacher's tipThis is almost exclusively used in fixed phrases like 'good ole' and is common in American Southern dialects.
From Spanish olé.