OE
OE (noun) means a small island, especially in Scandinavian place names. Example: “The map showed a scattering of tiny oes off the Danish coast.”
How to use OE
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a small island (older, place-name use) or slang for secretly working two jobs at once (newer, internet use).
The job sense is internet slang, mainly seen in forums about remote work.
Word forms
OEed past tense, oes plural, oes plural, OEs singular
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The map showed a scattering of tiny _____ off the Danish coast.
Etymology
The island sense comes from Old Norse/Scandinavian words for "island" (compare Swedish ö, Danish ø); the "overemployed" sense is a modern internet coinage.
Rhymes for OE
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What does “OE” mean?
The word “OE” means a small island, especially in Scandinavian place names. In plain terms, either a small island (older, place-name use) or slang for secretly working two jobs at once (newer, internet use).
How do you pronounce “OE”?
“OE” is pronounced oh (/oʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “OE” in a sentence?
Here is “OE” used in a sentence: “The map showed a scattering of tiny oes off the Danish coast.”
What part of speech is “OE”?
Depending on how it is used, “OE” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “OE” come from?
The word “OE” comes from Old Norse. The island sense comes from Old Norse/Scandinavian words for "island" (compare Swedish ö, Danish ø); the "overemployed" sense is a modern internet coinage.
How many meanings does “OE” have?
“OE” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small island, especially in Scandinavian place names.
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