wolf whistle
noun
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.
a similar whistle used by a man to express physical attraction to a woman.
Words nearby wolf whistle
wolf in sheep's clothing, wolf note, wolf number, wolf pack, wolf spider, wolf whistle, wolf-child, wolf-eel, wolf-ferrari, wolf-orton body, wolf-rayet star
Origin of wolf whistle
First recorded in 1945–50
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Lester made a wolf-whistle and Suzanne punched him in the shoulder and took the phone away.
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British Dictionary definitions for wolf whistle
wolf whistle
noun
a whistle made by a man to express admiration of a woman's appearance
verb wolf-whistle
(when intr, sometimes foll by at) to make such a whistle (at someone)
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