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ululate
[ uhl-yuh-leyt, yool- ]
verb (used without object)
- to utter a loud, long, high-pitched, trilling sound that resembles a howl, especially to express grief or joy:
the Middle Eastern custom of ululating at weddings and funerals.
- to lament loudly and shrilly.
ululate
/ ˈːʊˌɪ /
verb
- intr to howl or wail, as with grief
Derived Forms
- ˈܱܱԳ, adjective
- ˌܱˈپDz, noun
Other yvlogs From
- ܱ···پDz [uhl-y, uh, -, ley, -sh, uh, n, yool-], noun
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of ululate1
Example Sentences
"We have to do better, we must do better," vowed Mr Fletcher, who cast aside his prepared speech when he stood under a canopy facing rows of Sudanese women and children, clapping and ululating.
Crowds gathered at the hospital, cheering and ululating to celebrate.
Ms. Jeilaniy’s mother called out to the townspeople, ululating three times and drumming on a plastic tray turned upside down.
The crowd sang, drummed and ululated as Francis entered the dusty area.
In Qatar, hundreds of elated fans clad in green and red outside Al Thumama Stadium celebrated Morocco’s win, chanting, ululating, banging on drums and waving the national flag.
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