ululate

Verb

Verb Forms: ululated, ululating, ululates

To howl or wail loudly.
emit long loud cries
to howl loudly or prolongedly in lamentation or joy
to produce a rapid and prolonged series of sharp noises with one's voice.

Examples

My opponent might ululate if I play ’QUARTZ’ on the triple letter.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ululō, ululātus, of imitative origin. Cognate with Spanish aullar (“to howl”) and ulular (“to hoot”), and French ululer (“to howl”).

Synonyms

howl, roar, wail, yaup, yawl, bay

Scrabble Score: 7

ululate: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
ululate: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ululate: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

ululate: valid Words With Friends Word