wolf-whistle
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wolf-whistle
Past participle: wolf-whistled
Gerund: wolf-whistling
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Verb | 1. | wolf-whistle - whistle or howl approvingly at a female, of males |
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Translations
wolf
(wulf) – plural wolves (wulvz) – noun a type of wild animal of the dog family, usually found hunting in packs.
verb to eat greedily. He wolfed (down) his breakfast and hurried out.
ˈwolf-cub noun1. a young wolf.
2. an old name for a Cub Scout.
ˈwolf-whistle noun a whistle impolitely made by a man to express his admiration of a woman's appearance.
keep the wolf from the door to keep away hunger or want.
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