ululate
Example Sentences
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Others surged towards the casket, dancing, clapping, ululating; all through tears.
From Los Angeles Times
Women ululated—a rousing, high-pitched vocal sound usually reserved for joyous events like festivals and weddings.
"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.
From BBC
Crowds gathered at the hospital, cheering and ululating to celebrate.
From BBC
Ms. Jeilaniy’s mother called out to the townspeople, ululating three times and drumming on a plastic tray turned upside down.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
