ululate

Meanings

• Verb

  To utter a long, piercing, and continuous wail, often in a group, as a sign of joy, triumph, or mourning.

  - "During the victory parade, the crowd ululated in celebration."
  - "At the funeral, the mourners ululated in sorrow."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈjuːljuleɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bay , howl , wail

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ululate
ultimate , acclimate , adulate

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Variants

List of all variants of ululate that leads to same result
ululate , ululated , ululates , ululating , ululation , ululations

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Etymology

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From the Arabic word 'al-lawlah' meaning 'to cry out, to wail'.

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Trivia

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1. Ululating can be heard in various animal species, such as hyenas and wolves.

2. In some African cultures, ululating is believed to have healing properties and can be used to ward off illnesses.

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Related Concepts

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1. Wailing: A form of expressing grief or sorrow through loud and prolonged cries or lamentations.

2. Call and response: A communication pattern where one person initiates a phrase, and others respond with a similar or identical phrase.

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Culture

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In various cultures, ululating is used as a form of communication, expression of joy or sorrow, and even as a way to ward off evil spirits. It can be heard in African and Middle Eastern traditions, particularly during celebrations and mourning rituals.

How to Memorize "ululate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large group of people gathered together, all making the same long, piercing sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of ululating with joy, triumph, or mourning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase such as 'Ululate Under the Ultra-Moon' to help remember the word.

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