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skol

/ skəʊl; skɒl /

sentence substitute

  1. good health! (a drinking toast)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


verb

  1. informal.
    to down (an alcoholic drink) in one go
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of skol1

C16: from Danish skaal bowl, from Old Norse skal; see scale ²
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Example Sentences

Scolytus, skol′i-tus, n. typical genus of Scolyt′id, a family of bark beetles.

Den Barbara get pretty mad, yu bet, And say, "Ay skol fule dese geezers yet."

Ef dis har axe ban any gude, Dis tree skol sune ban kindling vood.

Ef yu lak to know yust how dis ban, Ay skol tal yu story the best ay can.

Ay hope ay skol never go to heaven Ef dese Rebel Svedes ant licked by eleven.

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More About Skol

What does skol mean?

Skol is a sentence substitute used to mean “Good health!”

Skol, sometimes spelled skoal, is used as a toastthat is, a few words of congratulation especially said before everyone drinks in celebration. Despite the term’s Danish language roots (see “Where does skol come from?” below), the use of skol as a toast was popularized by the Scottish. 

Skol is frequently used in America by fans of the Minnesota Vikings National Football League team and by fans of the Iceland FIFA World Cup team. The association of skol with Vikings may be because the term comes from Danish and Norse origin, despite the fact that it was popularized by Scotland. Fans of these teams will often chant “Skol!” during games while stomping or clapping in order to cheer their team on. 

In Australia, to skol is to drink an entire alcoholic beverage all at once by chugging or gulping it. This informal term is also sometimes used to describe when someone is drinking quickly, even if they don’t chug the entire drink.

Example: Skol! The Vikings win over the Seahawks!

Where does skol come from?

The first records of the term skol come from around the early 1600s. It comes from the Danish term skaal, meaning “bowl,” which comes from the Old Norse skal. Despite its roots, skol as a toast is attributed mostly to the Scots. 

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How is skol used in real life?

Skol is most often used to toast someone or something in celebration. It is also used as a chant by fans of the Minnesota Vikings and the Iceland FIFA team.

 

Try using skol!

True or False?

You would use skol to tell someone you’re sorry about a loss.

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