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wolf whistle

noun

: a loud whistle made by men to indicate that a woman is attractive

Full Definition of WOLF WHISTLE

:  a distinctive 2-toned whistle sounded by a boy or man to express sexual admiration for a girl or woman in his vicinity
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First Known Use of WOLF WHISTLE

1946

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