big-ol
In Appalachian and Southern speech, "big-ol" is an emphatic way to describe something large, often with a playful or exaggerated tone.
Pronunciation
[BIG-ohl]
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Meaning & Usage
- Very large (adjective)
Elmer:
Look at that big-ol catfish!
Estel:
Reckon it’d feed the whole family.
- Exaggerated emphasis (adjective)
Elmer:
She gave me a big-ol hug soon as I walked in.
Estel:
Ain’t nothin’ wrong with that.
other spellings: big ol, big-ole, big ole, and ``
★ If someone calls you a "big-ol mess," it’s probably said with a grin. ★