Phrase guide

wolf whistle

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A whistle, of two notes, to signify sexual interest in someone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To whistle in appreciation or sexual interest.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

* The whistle made by a wolf (“a man who makes amorous advances to many women”).

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: sifflement — whistle indicating sexual interest.
  • German: Nachpfeifen — whistle indicating sexual interest.
  • Swedish: busvissling — whistle indicating sexual interest.
  • French: siffler — whistling in appreciation