informal
: old
reminiscing about the good ole days
had a grand ole time
saw a big ole snake
… "That ole devil still living?"—
Mildred D. Taylor
Mildred D. Taylor… an ole workin man …—George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw… new uses for the good ole potato.—Sheila O'Meara Lowenstein
Sheila O'Meara Lowenstein… he didn't lose because of little ole me.—Matt Gurney
Matt Gurney… the ole switcheroo, a technique whereby a jeweller will replace his infinitesimally smaller rock for your larger one.—Elle
Elle… what Robb has done for Democrats is win something. And not just any ole something: Virginia.—George F. Will
George F. Will
variants
or less commonly -ol
1
: chemical compound containing a 5-membered usually heterocyclic ring
pyrrole
2
: chemical compound not containing hydroxyl
eucalyptol
—especially in names of etherssafrole
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Is your everyday pair understated enough to pair with any ‘ole top in your closet?
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The hotel is just a short drive from the quaint town of Chatham, but has plenty available on property—there’s several food options, activities, and multiple areas primed for some good ole lounging.
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Adjective
Diplomatic, monetary hegemony, and military strength may delay the inevitable a bit longer, but societal complex collapse is on its way to the good ole USA.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 5 May 2026
Skip: Plain ‘ole luggage tags Pack: Apple AirTag In 2026, a flimsy luggage tag feels more decorative than useful.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Is your everyday pair understated enough to pair with any ‘ole top in your closet?
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The hotel is just a short drive from the quaint town of Chatham, but has plenty available on property—there’s several food options, activities, and multiple areas primed for some good ole lounging.
—Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Ole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ole. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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