wolf whistle

noun

1. a wolf call made by whistling, often characterized by two sliding sounds, a peal up to a higher note and then one up to a lower note and down.

2. a similar whistle used by a man to express physical attraction to a woman.

wolf whistle

noun

1. a whistle made by a man to express admiration of a woman's appearance

verb

1. to make such a whistle (at someone)

Word History and Origins

Origin of wolf whistle¹

First recorded in 1945–50