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ole

adj.
US //ˈoʊɫ// ole
  1. 1 informal for old (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Informal Dialect

    a casual or regional way of saying 'old'.

    A pronunciation spelling of 'old', typically used to evoke a specific regional or informal persona.

    Example

    He is just a good ole boy from the countryside who loves his truck.

    Example

    The singer adopted a folksy persona, frequently using phrases like 'good ole days' to connect with his rural audience.

    Teacher's tip

    This is almost exclusively used in fixed phrases like 'good ole' and is common in American Southern dialects.

Origin

From Spanish olé.

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