wolf
/wʊlf/
noun10
verb3
forms
wolfed · wolfing · wolfs · wolves
Phrases with wolf
- cry wolfTo raise a false alarm; to constantly warn others about an imagined threat, thereby failing to get assistance when a real threat appears.
- wolf backTo devour; to gobble; to eat (something) voraciously.
- wolf downTo consume (food) quickly or greedily, without regard for table manners.
- wolf in one's stomachA ravenous hunger; a large appetite.
- wolf in sheep's clothingSomeone who or something which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.
- wolf of Wall Street(A name for) an aggressive, prominent, and wealthy financier; specifically (derogatory), one who swindles or takes unfair advantage of people.
- wolf upTo wolf down; to eat voraciously.