wolf whistle

American  

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.

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wolf whistle British  

noun

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

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verb

1. to make such a whistle (at someone)

Etymology

Origin of wolf whistle

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Also in 2022, the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting obtained a copy of Mrs. Bryant’s unpublished memoir, “I Am More Than a Wolf Whistle.”

From Washington Post

The contents of the 99-page manuscript, titled “I Am More Than a Wolf Whistle,” were first reported by the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting.

From Los Angeles Times

Donham, now 87, has written an unpublished memoir titled, "I Am More Than a Wolf Whistle."

From Salon

Donham may be "more than a wolf whistle" in her own eyes, and in the eyes of her family and friends.

From Salon

The contents of the 99-page manuscript, titled “I am More Than A Wolf Whistle,” were first reported by the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting.

From Seattle Times