WOLF-WHISTLE


Meaning of WOLF-WHISTLE in English

also wolf whistle

(~s, wolf-whistling, ~d)

If someone ~s, they make a whistling sound with a short rising note and a longer falling note. Some men ~ at a woman to show that they think she is attractive, and some women find this offensive.

They ~d at me, and I was so embarrassed I tripped up.

VERB: V at n, also V

Wolf whistle is also a noun.

Her dancing brought loud cheers, wolf whistles and applause.

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