Meaning & Definition of word "Hula"

Hula

/ˈhuː.lə/

noun:

  • 1. A traditional Hawaiian dance characterized by hip movements and gestures that tell a story, often accompanied by chant or song.
    • Example: The dancers performed a beautiful hula at the cultural festival.
  • 2. The music that accompanies the hula dance.
    • Example: The hula was set to a lively, traditional Hawaiian melody.

verb:

  • 1. To dance the hula.
    • Example: She learned to hula during her trip to Hawaii.

Etymology

Hula comes from the Hawaiian language, reflecting the traditional dance and its cultural significance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hula dancer:

A person who performs hula, often wearing traditional attire.

hula hoop:

A circular toy that one twirls around the waist, often associated with playful movement.

hula night:

An event or gathering where hula dancing is featured.

Related Words

ukelele:

A small, guitar-like musical instrument often used in Hawaiian music.

lei:

A garland or wreath of flowers, often worn during hula performances.

luau:

A traditional Hawaiian feast that often includes hula dancing.

Slang Meanings of hula

Meaning: To sway or dance rhythmically.

Example Sentence: She was just hulaing around the living room, enjoying her favorite song.

Meaning: To improvise in a carefree manner.

Example Sentence: On the road trip, we were hulaing our way through the playlist.