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What does olé mean? Olé is an exclamation of approval, encouragement, or victory. The unrelated word ole, without the accent mark over the e, is simply a version of the word old meant to imitate how it is sometimes pronounced. Olé, pronounced [ oh-LAY ], comes from Spanish and is often associated with its use during Spanish or Latin American events or activities, such as when it’s shouted by spectators during bullfights or certain dances. More recently, it has become a popular chant by fans at soccer (football) games, especially to mark a team’s victory. Ole (pronounced like old without the d) is colloquial, meaning it’s typically used in informal conversation. It’s especially used to intensify the meaning of another adjective that it’s paired with, as in Look at that big ole truck. It’s sometimes spelled ol’. Example: When I visited Spain, I finally got to see people chanting, "Olé!" in a big ole arena, just like in the movies!
First recorded in 1910–15; from Spanish ole, olé, from Arabic wa-llāh “and Allah,” from wa “and” + allāh “God, Allah”
From French, from Latin -olus, -ola, -olum, variant of -ulus -ule with stems ending in a vowel
< French < Latin oleum oil
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After bidding a hearty olé to my literary brethren, I reach Café Gijón, outside the bounds of Las Letras, but not its spirit.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
By the end of the set, she was on the receiving end of a supportive chant of "olé, olé, olé".
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2025
“Without her, none of this would have been possible,” Milei told the crowd that chanted “Olé, olé, boss, boss.”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
He got the fans out of their seats in the third game with spectacular hitting and an early break of serve; chants of “¡Olé, olé olé olé!” broke out between points.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 11, 2022
As he prepared to serve out the victory, a version of a singsong soccer chant rang out, with his nickname added: “Olé, olé, olé, olé! Delpo, Delpo!”
From New York Times ● Sep. 2, 2016
In separate neuronal cultures exposed to conditions resembling those seen in Alzheimer's disease, OLE improved cell survival, suggesting the compound may also directly protect neurons.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 19, 2026
According to the study, OLE helps microglia surround and contain beta-amyloid plaques, reducing both their size and their harmful effects.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 19, 2026
And unlike lemon eucalyptus oil, OLE isn’t a true essential oil because it’s refined and concentrated.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 8, 2022
Compared with DEET, less is known about OLE and picaridin, but evidence suggests that they’re safe when used according to the label.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 8, 2022
So do VIEUXTEMPS, and OLE BULL, and TOM BAKER, and others too numerous to mention.
From Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 30, October 22, 1870 by Various
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