ukulele
/ˌjuːkəˈleɪli
/(also ukelele)
noun
A small four-stringed guitar of Hawaiian origin.A great friend of mine bought his granny a ukulele: a four-stringed guitar....
- John also plays a mean harmonica, guitar, ukulele, tambourine, cymbals, as well as all the bells and whistles.
- Contemporary Hawaiian music is characterized by slack key guitar, ukulele, and themes particular to Hawaii such as Hawaiian sovereignty and native Hawaiian values.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Hawaiian, literally 'jumping flea'.