Definition of ululate Ululate

ul•u•late

We found 5 definitions of ululate from 4 different sources.

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What does ululate mean?

WordNet

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Verb

ululates, ululating, ululated  

ululate - emit long loud cries; "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow"
  howl, wail, roar, yawl, yaup
  shout out, yell, holler, hollo, scream, squall, shout, cry, call utter or declare in a very loud voice; "You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine"
  waul, wawl, squall make high-pitched, whiney noises
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • ululate (v. i.)
    To howl, as a dog or a wolf; to wail; as, ululating jackals.

Part of speech

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  • ululate, verb, present, 1st person singular of ululate (infinitive).
  • ululate, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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