Ollie

American

[ol-ee] / ˈɒl i /

noun

a male given name, form of Oliver.
a female given name, form of Olive.

ollie British

/ ˈɒlɪ /

noun

(in skateboarding and snowboarding) a jump into the air executed by stamping on the tail of the board

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Etymology

Origin of ollie

C20: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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With Ollie Lawrence and Max Ojomoh seemingly out of favour, Slade's form is edging him back towards the Test spotlight.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Ollie Robinson marked his comeback with best Test figures of 5-39, taking the final wicket as New Zealand were bowled out for 113 in their first innings - an England advantage of 27.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Stokes did reveal that Ollie Robinson and Gus Atkinson are in line to take the new ball, meaning the uncapped Sonny Baker would be the seamer to miss out if England opt for Bashir.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Ollie Robinson has been recalled to be the attack leader.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

That way I can be with my mother and her sister Ollie.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall

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