Uke: meaning, definitions and examples
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uke
[ juหk ]
music instrument
A uke, short for ukulele, is a small, guitar-like instrument originating from Hawaii. It typically has four nylon or gut strings and is known for its cheerful sound and portability. The ukulele is often associated with Hawaiian music and has become popular in various musical genres.
Synonyms
guitar, string instrument, ukulele.
Examples of usage
- She played a lovely tune on her uke.
- The uke is perfect for beginners.
- They enjoyed a beach party with ukulele music.
slang term
In slang, 'uke' can refer to a person who takes on a submissive role in a romantic or sexual relationship, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community. This usage is derived from the term 'ukekawai', which describes the 'receiver' in a relationship.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He identifies as the uke in their relationship.
- Many fans enjoy the dynamic between the seme and uke characters in the story.
- Uke culture has a vibrant community online.
Translations
Translations of the word "uke" in other languages:
๐ต๐น uke
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฏเฅเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Uke
๐ฎ๐ฉ uke
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ uke
๐ฏ๐ต ใฆใฏใฌใฌ
๐ซ๐ท uke
๐ช๐ธ uke
๐น๐ท uke
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ์ฟจ๋ ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู
๐จ๐ฟ uke
๐ธ๐ฐ uke
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐคๅ ้้
๐ธ๐ฎ uke
๐ฎ๐ธ uke
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะบะต
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ uke
๐ฒ๐ฝ uke
Etymology
The term 'ukulele' originates from the Hawaiian language, where 'uku' means 'gift' and 'lele' means 'to come'. The instrument was developed in the 19th century by Portuguese immigrants who brought the braguinha, a small guitar-like instrument, to Hawaii. The ukulele quickly gained popularity among Hawaiians and evolved in design and sound over the years. The diminutive size and bright, cheerful tone of the ukulele made it a favored instrument not only in Hawaiian music but also in folk and popular music across the globe. Today, the uke is widely recognized and loved, transcending its Hawaiian roots and bringing joy to musicians and audiences everywhere.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,211, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 35213 reappraise
- 35214 scrumptious
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