Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

aole

interjection
/ˈaʊleɪ/
Definition
Aole is a Hawaiian term that means ‘nothing’, often used in expressions or as a response indicating the absence of something.
Examples
  • “When I asked if there were any cookies left, she simply replied, ‘aole.'”
  • “There is aole reason to worry about the situation.”
Meaning
The term conveys the idea of empty or null, commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Synonyms
  • none
  • zero
  • nothing