skoal

[ skohl ]

interjection

1. (used as a toast in drinking someone's health.)

noun

1. a toast.

verb (used without object)

1. to drink a toast.

Word History and Origins

Origin of skoal¹

1590–1600; < Danish skaal, Norwegian, Swedish skål; compare Old Norse skāl bowl

Example Sentences

There’s been one perfect score: Wade Leslie and bull Wolfman Skoal, in 1991 at a Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association event in Washington.

From Seattle Times

He was a real cowboy, a rodeo star who had a second career as a spokesman for Skoal smokeless tobacco.

From Washington Times

Tobacco and its Skoal smokeless brand, with the catch-phrase “Just a pinch between your cheek and gum is all it takes” a staple of his 1970s television adds.

From Seattle Times

The company brand’s include Parliament and Marlboro cigarettes, Black and Mild cigars and Skoal chewing tobacco.

From Seattle Times

Skoal, and likewise prosit, Dr. Fell.

From New York Times