skol
Britishverb
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Origin of skol
C16: from Danish skaal bowl, from Old Norse skal; see scale ²
Example Sentences
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As deflated Vikings fans made their way to the exits, hundreds or maybe thousands of Rams fans cheered their team with overhead Skol claps, a Minnesota ritual.
From Los Angeles Times
Cousins got the party off to a rowdy start when he - wearing a thick gold chain around his neck - and his son ripped off their shirts to lead the crowd in the “Skol!” chant and blow the Gjallarhorn.
From Washington Times
Cousins got the party off to a rowdy start when he — wearing a thick gold chain around his neck — and his son ripped off their shirts to lead the crowd in the “Skol!” chant and blow the Gjallarhorn.
From Seattle Times
Later, after the defense made its final stop, Giants center Jon Feliciano walked onto the field, clapping his hands over his head in a mock chant of “Skol.”
From Washington Post
His injured right tackle Brian O’Neill led the crowd in the pregame “Skol” chant, helping crank up the decibel level.
From Seattle Times
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