ululate

ul·u·late

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhl-yuh-leyt, yool-]
- /ˈʌl yəˌleɪt, ˈyul-/
- /ˈjuː.ljʊ.leɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhl-yuh-leyt, yool-]
- /ˈʌl yəˌleɪt, ˈyul-/

Definitions of ululate word

verb without object ululate to howl, as a dog or a wolf; hoot, as an owl. 1
verb without object ululate to utter howling sounds, as in shrill, wordless lamentation; wail. 1
verb without object ululate to lament loudly and shrilly. 1
verb ululate If someone ululates, they make quickly repeated loud sounds, often to express sorrow or happiness. 0
verb ululate to howl or wail, as with grief 0
intransitive verb ululate to howl or hoot 0

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Origin of ululate

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 Ululate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ululate 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 ululate

noun ululate

bayed — a deep, prolonged howl, as of a hound on the scent.
baying — a deep, prolonged howl, as of a hound on the scent.
howl — to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry, as that of a dog or wolf.
keening — a wailing lament for the dead.
yell — to cry out or speak with a strong, loud, clear sound; shout: He always yells when he is angry.

verb ululate

boohoo — to sob or pretend to sob noisily
boohooing — to weep noisily; blubber.
break down — If a machine or a vehicle breaks down, it stops working.
fussed — an excessive display of anxious attention or activity; needless or useless bustle: They made a fuss over the new baby.
fussing — an excessive display of anxious attention or activity; needless or useless bustle: They made a fuss over the new baby.

All 23 Synonyms of ululate