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Word of the Day – Ululate

By December 26, 2025Word of the Day

Ululate (verb)

ul-yu-layt

To utter a loud, usually protracted, high-pitched, rhythmical sound especially as an expression of sorrow, joy, celebration, or reverence

Latin ululatus, past participle of ululare, of imitative origin. First recorded 1623.

Example sentences

“She could hear the chorus ululate even from outside the church.”

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