Meaning & use
uke
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An informal short form of 'ukulele,' a small four-stringed guitar-like instrument.
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She strummed a few chords on her uke while singing on the porch.
He packed a travel-sized uke for the camping trip.
A note on using this word
This is a casual, spoken shortening; 'ukulele' is the standard form used in formal or written contexts.
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