definitions

uke

[ yook ]
/ yuk /
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noun Informal.

ukulele.

Nearby words

uk overseas territory, ukaea, ukase, ukba, ukcc, uke, ukiah, ukip, ukiyo-e, ukr., ukraina

Origin of uke

by shortening
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Examples from the Web for uke

  • Uke causes still produce like effects; in the same manner as in the mutual action of the elements and powers of nature.

    A Treatise of Human Nature|David Hume

  • But Judy, can you imagine my uke sounding weird strains, under windows and behind closet doors?

    Jane Allen: Center|Edith Bancroft

  • Personally, I feel I should have to use a can opener, but you know how popular the uke is now, Janie.

    Jane Allen: Center|Edith Bancroft

Word Origin and History for uke

uke

short for ukulele, by 1915.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper