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olé

1 8.3

A loud shout of approval at a performance or sports event

noun
/oʊˈleɪ/

: olé

Attention all passengers, We will be arriving in Mazatlán in 15 minutes, For those passengers going on the tour, buses will be waiting at the dock, Olé, amigo!
singing olé

Examples

GRAYSON: Olé!

The Nut Job (2014)
And so is his cape - Olé!

Shrek the Halls (2007)
With your raw talent and my coaching expertise... we're going from hola to olé in a day!

Ferdinand (2017)
OLÉ.

Dunston Checks In (1996)
The crowd erupted into cheers, chanting olé after the player scored the winning goal.
As the dancer finished her stunning performance, the audience shouted olé in appreciation.
After the incredible catch, fans jumped to their feet, applauding and shouting olé for the impressive play.

Synonyms

cheering

vsolé

215 1.0

Shouts and applause from a crowd to show support

is a single shouted exclamation rather than ongoing crowd support

cheer

vsolé

205 1.0

A loud shout people make to show approval or support

is mainly used at sports or performances rather than all situations

cheers

vsolé

11 1.4

Loud shouts from a group to show approval or encouragement

is a single shout often used by individuals at performances or sports

acclamation

vsolé

3 6.7

Loud enthusiastic praise that a group gives

is a more informal, single shouted expression at events

opa

vsolé

Informal

1 9.9

A short shout to show excitement or encouragement at a party

focuses specifically on approval or praise at performances or sports

vivat

vsolé

Archaic

9.9

A loud shout expressing support or celebration at an event

is informal and used especially at sports or performances

Surface Forms

olé singular

olés plural

Etymology

Olé began as a Spanish cheer at dances and bullfights, and one popular idea links it to the Arabic word wa-llah meaning 'by God'. So, a single olé is a short shout of praise or encouragement.