"ol'" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /oʊl/
Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} ol' (not comparable)
  1. (colloquial) Contraction of old; used chiefly preceding names as a term of affection, admiration, or respect. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, colloquial, contraction, not-comparable Alternative form of: old (extra: used chiefly preceding names as a term of affection, admiration, or respect) Categories (topical): Time Derived forms: any ol', big ol', good ol', good ol' boy, little ol', li'l' ol', li'l ol', lil ol', some ol', tig ol' bitties Related terms: ole

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