lele- root words — words with the lele- root

The root lele- comes from Hawaiian lele, meaning jumping. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including ukulele. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lele- root

Explore words with lele- — words containing the lele- root and sharing its sense of "jumping". Examples include ukulele. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lele- mean?

The lele- root means jumping, from Hawaiian lele. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.