ukulele
Meaning: small four-stringed guitar
Usage: Ukulele is a small, four-stringed guitar, a quintessential Hawaiian musical instrument.
"Play da ukulele"
"He play da ukulele real good."
"I like learn how fo' play da ukulele."
Origin: The ukulele was introduced to Hawai'i by Portuguese immigrants in the 19th century.
What does "ukulele" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"ukulele" means "small four-stringed guitar" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Ukulele is a small, four-stringed guitar, a quintessential Hawaiian musical instrument..
How do you pronounce "ukulele"?
"ukulele" is pronounced "oo-koo-LEH-leh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "ukulele" in a sentence?
Example: "Play da ukulele"
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