wolf whistle

See also: wolf-whistle

English

Etymology
  • The whistle made by a wolf (“a man who makes amorous advances to many women”).

Alternative forms

Noun

wolf whistle (plural wolf whistles)

  1. A whistle, of two notes, to signify sexual interest in someone.

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Verb

to wolf whistle

  1. To whistle in appreciation or sexual interest.

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