Ol Meaning in English
word
/ˈoʊl/
ohl
/ˈəʊl/
ohl
Definición
A very informal written short form of 'old', mainly used in playful spellings such as 'good ol days' or in names and dialect-style writing. It is not standard in formal English.
Uso & Matices
Usually appears before a noun: 'ol Joe', 'the good ol days'. It often adds a friendly, nostalgic, rural, or humorous tone. Do not use it in essays, professional writing, or careful neutral English. It is different from the interjection 'oh' and from the internet typo 'lol'.
Spanish: olPortuguese (BR): olPortuguese (PT): olChinese (Simplified): olChinese (Traditional): olHindi: olArabic: أولBengali: পুরনো - পুরানা (আঞ্চলিক/অপ্রচলিত)Russian: старый (разговорный/шутливый)Japanese: 古い（くだけた言い方）Vietnamese: cũ (thân mật/trong văn nói)Korean: 옛 - 오래된 (구어체)Turkish: eski (samimi/argo)Urdu: پرانا (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: tua (tidak baku/gaul)
Oraciones de Ejemplo
My grandpa still drives that ol truck.
basic
We sat on the ol porch and talked.
basic
That ol song makes me smile.
basic
Good ol Mike showed up right when we needed help.
natural
Sometimes I miss the good ol days before smartphones.
natural
He pulled out the same ol excuse again.
natural