Meaning of wolf in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /wʊlf/

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  1. Verb

    wolf

    Definitions

    1. eat hastily

    Examples

    • « The teenager wolfed down the pizza »

  2. Noun

    wolf

    Etymology

    Old English wulf, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wolf and German Wolf, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin lupus and Greek lukos. The verb dates from the mid 19th century

    Definitions

    1. any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
  3. 2. Austrian composer (1860-1903)
  4. 3. German classical scholar who claimed that the Iliad and Odyssey were composed by several authors (1759-1824)
  5. 4. a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women

    Derived terms

  6. 5. a cruelly rapacious person

    Derived terms

Famous quotes

  • « I guess I'm pretty much of a lone wolf. I don't say I don't like people at all, but, to tell you the truth, I only like it then if I have a chance to look deep into their hearts and their minds. »
    Bela Lugosi
  • « We have two dogs, Mabel and Wolf, and three cats at home, Charlie, George and Chairman. We have two cats on our farm, Tom and Little Sister, two horses, and two mini horses, Hannah and Tricky. We also have two cows, Holy and Madonna. And those are only the animals we let sleep in our bed. »
    Ellen DeGeneres
  • « It is madness for sheep to talk peace with a wolf. »
    Thomas Fuller
  • « Growing up, I was taught that a man has to defend his family. When the wolf is trying to get in, you gotta stand in the doorway. »
    B. B. King
  • « I built a series of supporters that had my back. I never abused that trust. You can't cry wolf. You have to solve most problems yourself. »
    Michael Arad

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