ol'

ol · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (informal) A colloquial or dialectal spelling of "old," often representing casual or affectionate speech.

  2. 2.

    Used in informal writing to represent dropped consonants in speech.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    good ol' — Familiar and fondly remembered
  • •
    same ol' — The same as always (often with slight exasperation)
  • •
    ol' boy/girl — Affectionate term for a friend or pet

Related words

See also: old, ole
Synonyms: old

Etymology

Colloquial contraction of English old, representing casual pronunciation where the final "d" is dropped.