Big ol' Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈoʊɫ

BIG-ohl

UK

bˈɪɡ/ /əʊl

BIG-ohl

Definition

A very informal and emphatic way to say 'very big'; often used for emphasis or affection when describing a person, thing, or animal.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in Southern or rural American English, always very informal or playful. Typical with nouns: 'a big ol' truck,' 'that big ol' dog,' or to express fondness or exaggeration. Not standard written English; avoid in formal or academic settings.

• Spanish: enorme - grandote - pedazo de (coloquial)
• Portuguese (BR): enorme - grandão - grandalhão (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): enorme - grandão - grandalhão (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 大个儿的（口语）- 超大的（口语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 大個兒的（口語）- 超大的（口語）
• Hindi: बहुत बड़ा (बोली) - जबरदस्त बड़ा
• Arabic: ضخم (عامية) - كبير جدا (عامية)
• Bengali: বড়সড় - বিশাল
• Russian: здоровенный - огромный
• Japanese: でっかい
• Vietnamese: to bự chảng - to đùng
• Korean: 엄청나게 큰 - 큼지막한
• Turkish: kocaman - koskoca
• Urdu: بڑا سا - بہت ہی بڑا
• Indonesian: gede banget - besar banget

Example Sentences

Look at that big ol' tree in the yard!

basic

He drove a big ol' truck to school yesterday.

basic

Grandpa gave me a big ol' hug.

basic

We found a big ol' cat sleeping on our porch.

natural

That's just a big ol' mess you made in the kitchen!

natural

After the storm, there was a big ol' hole in the road.

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