Ululin (en. Howl)

u-lu-lin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the sound produced by animals, especially dogs.
The dog howls when a stranger approaches.
Ang aso ay umululin kapag may dumarating na estranghero.
A verb used to express fear or concern.
Did you hear the howling of the cicadas? It's scary!
Nakita mo ba ang ululin ng kutitap ng haikan? Nakakatakot!

Etymology

Derived from the word 'ulu' and '-lin' indicating the action of the verb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

raining howls
Indicating many sounds or noises occurring simultaneously.
umuulan ng ululin

Related Words

crying
An activity that involves accompanying tears and the sound of weeping.
iyakan

Slang Meanings

A way to call out or insist on something that is beyond our control.
I'm like ululin when I call him, he never answers.
Parang ululin na lang ako sa pagtawag sa kanya, hindi naman siya sumasagot.
To tease or show craziness.
Don't mind him, he's just ululin.
Huwag mo siyang pansinin, ululin lang siya.
Making outrageous or unrealistic plans.
He said, your life plan is ululin, it won't work.
Sabi niya, ululin ang plano mo sa buhay, hindi magwo-work 'yan.