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wolfish


wolf·ish

adj \ˈwl-fish\

Definition of WOLFISH

1
a : suggestive of a wolf <wolfish mongrel dogs — Hoffman Birney> <a wolfish and withdrawn youth — Marshall Frady> b : befitting or characteristic of a wolf <a wolfish appetite>
2
: of or relating to wolves
wolf·ish·ly adverb
wolf·ish·ness noun

First Known Use of WOLFISH

15th century

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