Uluulo (en. Nothing)
/uluˈulo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A word referring to a lack of value or significance.
His dreams seemed to become nothing in the face of life's challenges.
Ang kanyang mga pangarap ay tila naging uluulo sa mga hamon sa buhay.
A word used to describe something meaningless.
Due to his decisions, his efforts seemed to be nothing.
Dahil sa kanyang mga desisyon, ang kanyang mga pagsisikap ay nagmistulang uluulo.
Etymology
This comes from the word 'ulu' meaning 'head' and 'ulo-ulo' which is used to describe a useless or rainy flower.
Common Phrases and Expressions
nothing only
shows something that is meaningless or of no value
uluulo lang
Related Words
none
A word that describes the absence or loss of something.
wala
crazy
A word that refers to a person's mindset that seems to have no direction or value.
baliw
Slang Meanings
telling stories or gossip
Oh no, there are so many people gossiping at the corner!
Naku, ang dami na namang ululo ng ululo sa kanto!
a person who always talks aimlessly
This friend of mine, he's such a chatterbox, all talk and no substance!
Itong kaibigan kong ito, ululo talaga, puro daldal walang laman!
just talking even if it doesn’t make sense
Don't listen to him, he's just a chatterbox, full of baloney!
Huwag kang makinig sa kanya, ululo lang yan, puro baloney!