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Uke: meaning, definitions and examples

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uke

 

[ juหk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

receiver, submissive

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น uke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅ‚เค•เฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Uke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ uke

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัŽะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uke

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚ฏใƒฌใƒฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท uke

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ uke

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uke

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐ์ฟจ๋ ๋ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูˆูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uke

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uke

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐคๅ…‹้‡Œ้‡Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uke

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัŽะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ™แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uke

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.