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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.
wolf whistle
noun
- a whistle made by a man to express admiration of a woman's appearance
verb
- 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?
From The Daily Beast
Lester made a wolf-whistle and Suzanne punched him in the shoulder and took the phone away.
From Project Gutenberg
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