johlen

Meaning

to hoot, howl, or jeer

Synonyms

Frequency

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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈjoːlən/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle High German jōlen (“to sing loudly”), of uncertain origin. Related to Middle Low German jolen, jȫlen (“to revel, exult, jubilate”), Dutch jolen (“to be excited, rejoice”). Possibly equivalent to jo + -len. Compare also Middle High German golen (“to sing, sing loudly”).

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