olé

Examples

• All

• Let's hit the road, olé!

  Thumbelina (1994)

• Olé, everybody.

  Gypsy (1962)

• Olé, muchacho.

  The Magnificent Seven (2016)

• The crowd erupted with excitement, shouting olé after the spectacular goal.

• As the dancer twirled, the audience cheered enthusiastically, calling out olé.

• During the concert, fans celebrated every solo with a loud olé.

Synonyms

O

ooh

vsolé

• Informal

∞ 7.2

A short sound people make to show surprise or pleasure

serves rather to cheer or show approval during public performances

H

hoo

vsolé

• Informal

359 9.9

A shout people make to show excitement or surprise

is used chiefly to applaud or encourage performances and sportspeople

H

hooray

vsolé

• Informal

43 1.4

A short shout to show excitement or happiness

is aimed at approving or encouraging performers during events

O

ooo

vsolé

• Informal

36 9.4

A short sound people say to show surprise or admiration

is aimed more at cheering and encouraging during performances or sports

O

oooh

vsolé

• Informal

31 8.7

A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed

is used instead to applaud or encourage performers at events

W

woohoo

vsolé

• Informal

5 7.4

A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy

is used more to shout approval at live performances or games

O

oooo

vsolé

• Informal

3 9.9

A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration

is primarily used to show approval or encouragement at live events

O

opa

vsolé

• Informal

1 9.9

A short shout to show excitement or encouragement at a party

is focused specifically on cheering performers or athletes in events

W

wooo

vsolé

• Informal

1 8.2

A loud shout people make to show excitement

is more tied to approving or urging performers in a show

Surface Forms

Etymology