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ululation

ul·u·late
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhl-yuh-leyt, yool-]
    • /ˈʌl yəˌleɪt, ˈyul-/
    • /ˌjuː.ljʊ.ˈleɪʃ.n̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhl-yuh-leyt, yool-]
    • /ˈʌl yəˌleɪt, ˈyul-/

Definitions of ululation word

  • verb without object ululation to howl, as a dog or a wolf; hoot, as an owl. 1
  • verb without object ululation to utter howling sounds, as in shrill, wordless lamentation; wail. 1
  • verb without object ululation to lament loudly and shrilly. 1
  • noun ululation wavering vocal sound 1

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Origin of ululation

First appearance:

before 1615
One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin ululātus, past participle of ululāre to howl, shriek, of imitative orig.; see -ate1

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Parts of speech for Ululation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ululation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for ululation

noun ululation

  • bay — A bay is a part of a coast where the land curves inwards.
  • lamentation — the act of lamenting or expressing grief.
  • lament — to feel or express sorrow or regret for: to lament his absence.
  • bawl — If you bawl, you shout in a very loud voice, for example because you are angry or you want people to hear you.
  • keen — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.

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