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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. whenintr, sometimes foll by at to make such a whistle (at someone)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of wolf whistle1

First recorded in 1945–50

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Example Sentences

Thank you for the enthusiasm, can I get a wolf whistle or something?

Lester made a wolf-whistle and Suzanne punched him in the shoulder and took the phone away.

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