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Definition of wolfing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
eatingRare the act of devouring food greedilyRare
- His wolfing of the pizza left no crumbs.
2.
animalRare hunting or predatory behaviorRare
- The wolfing of the pack was a coordinated effort.
Adjective
1.
fast eatingRare eating quickly and greedilyRare
- He was wolfing down his dinner after the long day.
2.
animalsRare related to wolves or wolf-like behaviorRare
- His wolfing instincts made him a fierce competitor.
Origin of wolfing
Old English, wulf (wolf)
Examples of wolfing in a sentence
Wolfing down his meal, he barely took a breath. The wolfing of the lone predator was terrifying to witness. Their wolfing was evident as they closed in on the prey. She was wolfing her breakfast before the meeting. The kids were wolfing their snacks during the break. The wolfing behavior was evident in the pack's hunting style.
His wolfing nature was apparent in his solitary habits.
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- French:engloutissement, goinfrant, ...
- German:schnelles Essen, schnell essen, ...
- Italian:ingozzare, mangiando voracemente, ...
- Spanish:engullir, devorando, ...
- Portuguese:comilança, devorando, ...
- Chinese:狼吞虎咽, 大口吃, ...
- Japanese:貪り食い, がっついて食べる, ...
- Arabic:الِالْتِهَام, نَهِم, ...
- Hebrew:זְלִילָה, זולֵל, ...
- Russian:пожирание, поглощать еду, ...
- Ukrainian:жадібне поїдання, жадібно їсти, ...
- Hindi:भक्षण, जल्दी-जल्दी खाना, ...
Definition of wolf - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalwild canine that hunts in packs
- The wolf howled at the moon.
2.
- He was known as a wolf among his friends.
3.
musicTECH. discordant resonance on a stringed instrumentTECH.
- The cellist struggled with a wolf on the G string.
Verb
1.
- He wolfed his dinner in five minutes.
2.
- He was known to wolf at every party.
Images of wolf
wild canine that hunts in packs
Expressions with wolf
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person who prefers to be alone or act independently
He is a lone wolf who works best alone.
eat food quickly, often in a greedy or rude way
He wolfed down his lunch in two minutes.
to falsely claim that something bad is happening
He often cried wolf, and now no one believes him..
Chinese diplomat or official advocating aggressive nationalism
The wolf warrior's speech intensified the diplomatic tensions.
danger or crisis is imminent
With the storm approaching, the wolf is at the door.
wealthy high-level financier in Wall Street
He became a wolf of Wall Street after his big promotion.
don't raise false alarms
Don't cry wolf again; we need to trust your warnings.
person pretending to be harmless but is dangerous
He turned out to be a wolf in lamb's clothing.
person pretending to be harmless but is dangerous
Be careful, he is a wolf masquerading as a lamb.
person pretending to be harmless but is dangerous
He turned out to be a wolf dressed as a lamb.
ward off poverty or hunger by managing resources
They worked hard to keep the wolf from the door during tough times.
expresses that humans often harm or exploit each other
The saying man is a wolf to man warns about human cruelty.
financial trouble threatening someone's stability
They struggled to keep the wolf at the door.
someone dangerous pretending to be harmless
Be careful of him; he's a wolf in sheep's clothing.
wolf with white fur found in the Arctic
The white wolf prowled silently through the snow.
group of wolves hunting and living together
The wolf pack moved silently through the forest.
young wolf in its early life stage
The wolf cub played with its siblings in the den.
subspecies of grey wolf living in the Arctic
The Arctic wolf is adapted to cold climates.
extremely eager or desirous
She was hungry like the wolf for success in her career.
male with wild behavior like a wolf
His classmates called him a wolf boy due to his antics.
small wolf native to western North America
The prairie wolf howled under the full moon.
be in a dangerous situation that cannot be safely escaped
He had the wolf by the ear when he refused to compromise.
extremely hungry
After the hike, he was ravenous as a wolf.
make bold claims or threats without real intent or ability
He kept selling wolf tickets, but never showed up to fight.
Origin of wolf
Old English, wulf (wolf)
Examples of wolf in a sentence
Wolves are often depicted in folklore. She warned her friend about the wolf at the party. The wolf's reputation was well-known in the community. The violinist adjusted her technique to minimize the wolf. A wolf can be challenging for string players to manage. She wolfed down the sandwich before the meeting.
They wolfed their breakfast in a hurry. He tried to wolf his way into her heart. She warned her friends about his tendency to wolf.
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- French:loup, engloutir, ...
- German:Wolf, verschlingen, ...
- Italian:lupo, ingozzarsi, ...
- Spanish:lobo, devorar, ...
- Portuguese:lobo, devorar, ...
- Chinese:狼, 狼吞虎咽, ...
- Japanese:オオカミ, がっつく, ...
- Arabic:ذئب, اِلْتَهَم, ...
- Hebrew:זְאֵב, לִזְלוֹל, ...
- Russian:волк, пожирать, ...
- Ukrainian:вовк, з'їдати, ...
- Hindi:भेड़िया, गटकना, ...
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