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Ollie

American  
[ol-ee] / ˈɒl i /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Oliver.

  2. a female given name, form of Olive.

ollie British  
/ ˈɒlɪ /

noun

  1. (in skateboarding and snowboarding) a jump into the air executed by stamping on the tail of the board

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Etymology

Origin of ollie

C20: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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And is it finally time for England to bury the hatchet with Ollie Robinson?

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Ollie: They weren't saying: 'Oh no, you aren't good enough.'

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Ollie: We've got a massive tournament in the summer.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Ollie: No, I went for a trial when I was nine.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

As the bell rings for passing period and everyone packs up to go to their first-period class, Ollie pauses next to my desk.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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