Ole
noun
An informal way of saying 'old', often used to refer to someone fondly.
Let's visit our 'ole' friend Jake.
Often appears as...
- 'ole pal'
- 'good ole'
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
An exclamation used mostly to cheer on in sports, especially in Spanish-speaking countries.
Ole! They scored a goal!
Often appears as...
- ole!
- 'ole
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A word used in Hawaii to refer to a Hawaiian chant or song.
The performer sang an 'ole' that mesmerized the audience.
Often appears as...
- hawaiian 'ole'
- 'ole song'
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
In computer programming, abbreviation for 'Object Linking and Embedding', a technology by Microsoft Corporation that enables you to create documents that contain links to data in other documents or programs.
She was able to embed the spreadsheet into the word processing document using OLE.
Often appears as...
- ole technology
- ole server
Usage tips
Approving
Technical
noun
An informal way of saying 'old', often used to refer to someone fondly.
Let's visit our 'ole' friend Jake.
Often appears as...
- 'ole pal'
- 'good ole'
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
An exclamation used mostly to cheer on in sports, especially in Spanish-speaking countries.
Ole! They scored a goal!
Often appears as...
- ole!
- 'ole
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A word used in Hawaii to refer to a Hawaiian chant or song.
The performer sang an 'ole' that mesmerized the audience.
Often appears as...
- hawaiian 'ole'
- 'ole song'
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
In computer programming, abbreviation for 'Object Linking and Embedding', a technology by Microsoft Corporation that enables you to create documents that contain links to data in other documents or programs.
She was able to embed the spreadsheet into the word processing document using OLE.
Often appears as...
- ole technology
- ole server
Usage tips
Approving
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Fond Affection
Used to express affection or nostalgia when recalling someone or something from the past.
Remember our ole treehouse?
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
Appropriate for casual conversations, but not for formal writing or speeches.
I miss that ole fishing spot.
Pro Tip 3/3Friendly Nuance
Conveys a sense of closeness or camaraderie. Not used for strangers.
How's your ole dog, Buster?
Pro Tip 1/3Fond Affection
Used to express affection or nostalgia when recalling someone or something from the past.
Remember our ole treehouse?
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
Appropriate for casual conversations, but not for formal writing or speeches.
I miss that ole fishing spot.
Pro Tip 3/3Friendly Nuance
Conveys a sense of closeness or camaraderie. Not used for strangers.
How's your ole dog, Buster?
Pro Tip 1/3Fond Affection
Used to express affection or nostalgia when recalling someone or something from the past.
Remember our ole treehouse?
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
Appropriate for casual conversations, but not for formal writing or speeches.
I miss that ole fishing spot.
Pro Tip 3/3Friendly Nuance
Conveys a sense of closeness or camaraderie. Not used for strangers.
How's your ole dog, Buster?
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Safari Live - Day 384 PIPE...
closing time in the path but I also suspected suppose the Lions have absconded hello my dear it's lovely to see you if you could lie close to a row that'd be wonderful thank you yeah one of the ole ole ole ole ole o pride lions I'm assuming yes she's calling
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Safari Live - Day 384 PIPE...
closing time in the path but I also suspected suppose the Lions have absconded hello my dear it's lovely to see you if you could lie close to a row that'd be wonderful thank you yeah one of the ole ole ole ole ole o pride lions I'm assuming yes she's calling
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Quote examples
Harriet Tubman
American Activist
As I lay so sick on my bed, from Christmas till March, I was always praying for poor ole master. 'Pears like I didn't do nothing but pray for ole master. 'Oh, Lord, convert ole master;' 'Oh, dear Lord, change dat man's heart, and make him a Christian.
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Marcus Smart
American Basketball Player
Off the court, I'm a totally different person. I've heard people be like, 'Oh, so sweet, like a big ole teddy bear.' But I guess I still have that look on my face in a game. I guess I still have a vibe where it's intimidating.
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Bill Mauldin
American Cartoonist
I would like to thank the people who encouraged me to draw army cartoons at a time when the gag man's conception of the army was one of mean ole sergeants and jeeps which jump over mountains.
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Tina Knowles
American Businesswoman
You want to have a relationship with a man, but, at the end of the day, you have to have some good ole girlfriends. When you are at your lowest, they are going to be there.
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John Hunter
American Musician
I developed my style by pickin' a lot of cotton, plowin' that ole mule every day. I just got the rhythm, and any rhythm I need I know where it is; I know where to find it.
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Ted Danson
American Actor
We are all in this together. We will all make it or none of us will make it. If everyone cleans up their act except one big ole country, it isn't going to work.
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B. B. King
American Musician
When I was in the country and I was trying to play, nobody seemed to pay too much attention to me. People used to say, 'That's just that ole blues singer.
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Billy Joel
American Musician
The good ole days weren't always good, and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems.
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Emo Philips
American Comedian
Whatever happened to the good ole days, when children worked in factories?
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Fred
Brazilian Footballer
Ole has helped me a lot. He had a lot of chats with me.
Quote examples
Harriet Tubman
American Activist
As I lay so sick on my bed, from Christmas till March, I was always praying for poor ole master. 'Pears like I didn't do nothing but pray for ole master. 'Oh, Lord, convert ole master;' 'Oh, dear Lord, change dat man's heart, and make him a Christian.
Quote examples
Marcus Smart
American Basketball Player
Off the court, I'm a totally different person. I've heard people be like, 'Oh, so sweet, like a big ole teddy bear.' But I guess I still have that look on my face in a game. I guess I still have a vibe where it's intimidating.
Quote examples
Bill Mauldin
American Cartoonist
I would like to thank the people who encouraged me to draw army cartoons at a time when the gag man's conception of the army was one of mean ole sergeants and jeeps which jump over mountains.
Quote examples
Tina Knowles
American Businesswoman
You want to have a relationship with a man, but, at the end of the day, you have to have some good ole girlfriends. When you are at your lowest, they are going to be there.
Quote examples
John Hunter
American Musician
I developed my style by pickin' a lot of cotton, plowin' that ole mule every day. I just got the rhythm, and any rhythm I need I know where it is; I know where to find it.
Quote examples
Ted Danson
American Actor
We are all in this together. We will all make it or none of us will make it. If everyone cleans up their act except one big ole country, it isn't going to work.
Quote examples
B. B. King
American Musician
When I was in the country and I was trying to play, nobody seemed to pay too much attention to me. People used to say, 'That's just that ole blues singer.
Quote examples
Billy Joel
American Musician
The good ole days weren't always good, and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems.
Quote examples
Emo Philips
American Comedian
Whatever happened to the good ole days, when children worked in factories?
Quote examples
Fred
Brazilian Footballer
Ole has helped me a lot. He had a lot of chats with me.
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