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skol
/ skəʊl; skɒl /
sentence substitute
- good health! (a drinking toast)
verb
- informal.to down (an alcoholic drink) in one go
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of skol1
Example Sentences
As deflated Vikings fans made their way to the exits, hundreds or maybe thousands of Rams fans cheered their team with overhead Skol claps, a Minnesota ritual.
Cousins got the party off to a rowdy start when he - wearing a thick gold chain around his neck - and his son ripped off their shirts to lead the crowd in the “Skol!” chant and blow the Gjallarhorn.
Cousins got the party off to a rowdy start when he — wearing a thick gold chain around his neck — and his son ripped off their shirts to lead the crowd in the “Skol!” chant and blow the Gjallarhorn.
Later, after the defense made its final stop, Giants center Jon Feliciano walked onto the field, clapping his hands over his head in a mock chant of “Skol.”
His injured right tackle Brian O’Neill led the crowd in the pregame “Skol” chant, helping crank up the decibel level.
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More About Skol
What doesDZmean?
Skol is a sentence substitute used to mean “Good health!”
Skol, sometimes spelled skoal, is used as a toast—that 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 DZcome 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 isDZused 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.
Vikings fans, unbelievable year. Not the way we wanted to finish. But so many memories I will cherish for the rest of my life. Much love
— Case Keenum (@casekeenum)
we look forward to seeing you at one of our Scotland meetups this coming season, virtual gameday watch parties and discussion posts, and the USA trip to Minnesota this year! SKOL!
— UK and Ireland Minnesota Vikings Fan Club (@UKVikingsFans)
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True or False?
You would use skol to tell someone you’re sorry about a loss.
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