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wolf whistle en · NOUN

Etymology

* The whistle made by a wolf (“a man who makes amorous advances to many women”).

Meanings

  1. A whistle, of two notes, to signify sexual interest in someone.

Forms

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wolf whistles Number=Plur lexicographic

Relateds

wit woo · swit swoo · dog whistle · catcall

Synonyms

wolf call

Translations (3)

sv busvissling (whistle indicating sexual interest.) · de Nachpfeifen (whistle indicating sexual interest.) · fr sifflement (whistle indicating sexual interest.)

wolf whistle en · VERB

Etymology

* The whistle made by a wolf (“a man who makes amorous advances to many women”).

Meanings

  1. To whistle in appreciation or sexual interest.

Forms

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wolf whistled Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
wolf whistled Tense=Past lexicographic
wolf whistling Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
wolf whistles Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic

Translations (1)

fr siffler (whistling in appreciation)