Redneck Slang

adjective phrase · Southern US · casual

big ol'

Large; said with emphasis.

Also called big old.

Updated September 21, 2026

big ol' pronunciation

/BIG ohl/

Meaning

Ol' here is old worn soft, not about age. Big ol' truck means a notably large truck. Adds rhythm and size without fancy adjectives.

How folks use it

  • “He drove up in a big ol' Ford.”
  • “That is a big ol' problem you brought home.”

Origin and etymology

Southern and African American English habit of slipping ol' into size talk. Old does not mean elderly here; it is a flavoring word. Common in casual speech.