ole

Bullring approval shout

Ole is an informal spelling of "old," representing casual or dialectal pronunciation: ole boy, the same ole story, good ole days.

It often appears in folksy expressions or when evoking Southern American speech.

The spelling captures a relaxed, familiar tone.

Separately, olé (with an accent) is a Spanish exclamation of approval, shouted at bullfights and flamenco performances.

exclamation

bravo

Acclaim for performers

olé · cheer · acclaim · applause · ovation · shout · cry · roar · celebration · enthusiasm

Categories
Opposites
age/newness

olenew

Recently created or begun

young · fresh · modern · recent · brand-new

crowd response/approval

oleboo

Shout to startle or jeer

hiss · jeer · booing · catcall · heckle

emotional valence of cheer

oleboo

Shout to startle or jeer

shame · disgrace · failure · miss · fumble

Phrases
Family

petroleum, linoleum, oleander, oleic, oleaginous

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G