Lone-wolfing

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The practice of operating on one's own, not as part of a team or organization. uncountable

    "You'll never mix in. You'll be a lone wolf. I seen that right off. Wal, if a man can stand the loneliness, an' if he's quick on the draw, mebbe lone-wolfin' it is the best."

Example

More examples

"You'll never mix in. You'll be a lone wolf. I seen that right off. Wal, if a man can stand the loneliness, an' if he's quick on the draw, mebbe lone-wolfin' it is the best."

Etymology

From lone wolf + -ing.

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