yodel
verb
yo·del
| \ ËyĆ-dá”l
\
\
yodeled
or yodelled;
yodeling
or yodelling\ ËyĆd-liĆ
, ËyĆ-dá”l-iĆ \
, ËyĆ-dá”l-iĆ \
Definition of yodel
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to sing by suddenly changing from a natural voice to a falsetto and back
also
: to shout or call in a similar manner
: to sing (a tune) by yodeling
yodel
nounDefinition of yodel (Entry 2 of 2)
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Other Words from yodel
Verb
yodeler
\ ËyĆd-lÉr
, ËyĆ-dá”l-Ér \
noun
, ËyĆ-dá”l-Ér \
noun
Examples of yodel in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
This month Lil Nas X invited Young Thug and Mason Ramsey, the latter better known as the Walmart yodeling kid, to contribute verses. — Los Angeles Times, "Lil Nas Xâs âOld Town Roadâ dethrones âDespacitoâ with new chart record," 29 July 2019 The Walmart yodeling boy probably thought the same was true for him. — Mikael Wood, latimes.com, "Lil Nas X is a meme star, sure, but his debut EP reveals a star, period," 19 June 2019 The Walmart yodeling boy probably thought the same was true for him. — Mikael Wood, latimes.com, "Lil Nas X is a meme star, sure, but his debut EP reveals a star, period," 19 June 2019 The Walmart yodeling boy probably thought the same was true for him. — Mikael Wood, The Mercury News, "Lil Nas Xâs debut EP reveals a star," 28 June 2019 Mason Ramsey, the 11-year-old boy perhaps best known for yodeling his way from Walmart to a record deal, performed the National Anthem at CMA Fest Friday (June 8). — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, "Mason Ramsey Performs the National Anthem at CMA Fest," 9 June 2018 Like Googleâs, this video brings up the kid who yodeled in a Walmart. — Kaitlyn Tiffany, Vox, "The internet is a monoculture built on ads and Drake," 20 Dec. 2018 Ramsey also provides viewers with some of his signature yodeling before Bebe Rexha jumps in for a hug from the young star. — Rebecca Schiller, Billboard, "Mason Ramsey Talks Newfound Fame, Sings With Bebe Rexha at Billboard Music Awards: Watch," 20 May 2018 Mason Ramsey, the boy from Golconda, Illinois who shot to fame overnight after a video of him yodeling at Walmart went viral, is taking his talents to Coachella. — Mahita Gajanan, Time, "The One and Only Walmart Yodeling Boy Is Going to Bring Some Star Power to Coachella," 13 Apr. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Masonâs yodel was caught on camera and was subsequently shared across the internet. — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE.com, "All About the Fourth Grader Whose Cover of John Lennon's 'Imagine' Is Bringing Us to Tears (and More Amazingly Talented Kids)," 5 June 2018 Masonâs yodel was caught on camera and was subsequently shared across the internet. — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE.com, "All About the Fourth Grader Whose Cover of John Lennon's 'Imagine' Is Bringing Us to Tears (and More Amazingly Talented Kids)," 5 June 2018 Ramsey nails the vocals of the tune, as expected, as well as his characteristic yodels. — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, "Mason Ramsey Officially Has a Studio Recording of Hank Williams' 'Lovesick Blues': Listen," 8 June 2018 During the summer, they can be identified by their shiny black head and bill, small red eyes, and distinctive calls â tremolo, wail, yodel, and hoot. — Margeaux Sippell, BostonGlobe.com, "Around July Fourth, look out for loon chicks," 1 July 2018 Masonâs yodel was caught on camera and was subsequently shared across the internet. — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE.com, "All About the Fourth Grader Whose Cover of John Lennon's 'Imagine' Is Bringing Us to Tears (and More Amazingly Talented Kids)," 5 June 2018 Masonâs yodel was caught on camera and was subsequently shared across the internet. — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE.com, "All About the Fourth Grader Whose Cover of John Lennon's 'Imagine' Is Bringing Us to Tears (and More Amazingly Talented Kids)," 5 June 2018 Listen to the remix, as well as the original yodel, below. — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, "Hear a Dance Remix of Yodeling Boy at Walmart," 3 Apr. 2018 On stage, longtime performers Jimmy and Eckhard sing traditional German songs and yodel while playing the accordion, spoons, alpine bells, the singing saw and even a large alpine horn. — Vincent Crampton, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Explore Florida's Seminole County: Tradition plus GemĂŒtlichkeit equal Hollerbachâs success," 6 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'yodel.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for yodel
yodel
verb
English Language Learners Definition of yodel
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to sing loudly while changing your voice back and forth between a natural pitch and a higher pitch
yodel
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of yodel (Entry 2 of 2)
: a song, shout, or cry made by yodeling
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yodel
verb
yo·del
| \ ËyĆ-dá”l
\
\
yodeled
or yodelled;
yodeling
or yodelling
Kids Definition of yodel
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to sing or call with frequent sudden changes from the natural voice range to a higher range and back
yodel
nounKids Definition of yodel (Entry 2 of 2)
: a song or call made by yodeling
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