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ululation

[uhl-yuh-ley-shuhn, yool-] / ˌʌl yəˈleɪ ʃən, ˌyul- /


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With this profound ululation of self-effacement, the Eeyore of Bake Off shuffled into our lives.

From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2019

Speaking at the event, Mercy James drew applause and ululation from the crowd after saying: "Many kids and many lives will be saved. Thank you mum, you're the bomb."

From Reuters • Jul. 11, 2017

Finally, she feted her mother with a blessing in Arabic and a celebratory ululation.

From The New Yorker • Apr. 9, 2017

There was a long, wailing ululation, like the sound of a thousand anguished voices screaming in the darkness, followed by a bellowing, full-throated roar.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2015

Eric raised his head and achieved a faint ululation by beating on his open mouth.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding




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