Wolf-whistle

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of wolf whistle. alt-of, alternative
Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of wolf whistle. alt-of, alternative

    "Lila came out third, to a good level of applause. A few boys wolf-whistled at her, and a couple more groaned “Lila!” like it was a dirty word. She bowed and lifted her skirt at the hip, just enough to show some thigh. A few more guys shouted “Yeah!” in guttural moans."

  2. 2
    whistle or howl approvingly at a female, of males wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
wolf call

Example

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"Lila came out third, to a good level of applause. A few boys wolf-whistled at her, and a couple more groaned “Lila!” like it was a dirty word. She bowed and lifted her skirt at the hip, just enough to show some thigh. A few more guys shouted “Yeah!” in guttural moans."

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