Wolfish Definition & Meaning
wolfish
- adjective
- resembling or characteristic (or considered characteristic) of a wolf; "ran in wolflike packs"; "wolfish rapacity"
- devouring or craving food in great quantities; "edacious vultures"; "a rapacious appetite"; "ravenous as wolves"; "voracious sharks"
Words that rhyme with wolfish
Usage tips for "wolfish"
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