wolfish

adjective wolf·ish \ˈwu̇l-fish\

Definition of WOLFISH

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a wolfish and withdrawn youth — Marshall Frady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>

: of or relating to wolves

— wolf·ish·ly adverb

— wolf·ish·ness noun

15th century

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