Big ole Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈoʊɫ/, /ˌoʊˈɫeɪ
BIG-ohl, oh-LAY
bˈɪɡ/ /oˈleɪ
BIG-oh-LAY
Definition
A very informal, Southern American English way to say 'big old', used to humorously or affectionately describe something as especially large.
Usage & Nuances
Extremely informal, regional (Southern or rural US); rarely used in formal settings. Usually precedes nouns: 'big ole truck'. 'Ole' is a slang spelling of 'old' but here just adds emphasis, not age.
Spanish: grandote - enormePortuguese (BR): grandalhão - grandãoPortuguese (PT): grandalhão - grandeChinese (Simplified): 大块头的 - 巨大的Chinese (Traditional): 大塊頭的 - 巨大的Hindi: बड़ा सा - बहुत बड़ाArabic: كبير قديم - ضخمBengali: বড়ই পুরনো - বিশালRussian: огромный старый (разг.) - здоровенныйJapanese: でっかい古い（方言的） - でっかいVietnamese: to lớn - bự chảng (thân mật, hài hước)Korean: 엄청 큰 - 큼지막한 (구어)Turkish: kocaman eski (samimi) - kocaman (argo, espirili)Urdu: بڑا سا پرانا (غیررسمی) - بہت بڑا (بول چال)Indonesian: gede banget - gede tua (gaul, santai)
Example Sentences
He drove a big ole truck down the road.
basic
Look at that big ole dog in the yard!
basic
She wore a big ole hat to the party.
basic
It's just a big ole mess in here—where do we even start?
natural
My grandma makes the best big ole breakfasts on Sundays.
natural
All I want is a big ole glass of sweet tea after work.
natural