wolf

Definition

  • noun: a large wild animal that is similar to a dog and that often hunts in groups
  • noun: any of several large predatory canids (genus 'Canis') that live and hunt in packs and resemble the related dogs
  • verb: to eat (something) very quickly
  • verb: to eat greedily
  • usually + 'down'
  • synonyms: devour, starvation, whelp

Examples

  • News organizations have been warned not to 'cry wolf'. If people hear too many warnings that turn out to be nothing, they won't listen to the important warnings when they come.

  • He had the reputation of being a 'lone wolf' in high school.

  • They make just enough to 'keep the wolf from the door'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Bigger! Get the biggest twig you can find! Sorry, Junior. Gotta give the people what they want. - (GRUNTS) - (WOLF GROANS) TULIP: Grab the baby! Let's go! ALPHA WOLF: Wolf pack, chase! - Chase, chase, chase. - (INFANT LAUGHS) JUNIOR: Why wouldn't you stop hitting me? (..)
    2016 Storks
  • (..) - I am in love. - Are you in love? - I'm in love, too. I agree. I agree. I agree. I agree. Hey, guys! This tiny thing is now a wolf, everybody. WOLF : What did he say? WOLF : What? What's happening? - Louder. We're in the back! - We're keeping it! - Back of the pack, we're keeping it! (..)
    2016 Storks