wolf whistle

The 'wolf whistle' is a distinctive two-toned sound often associated with expressing physical attraction, typically towards women.

Definition

B2Social Interaction

(informal, colloquial)A two-toned whistle used to signal physical attraction or admiration, usually directed at someone considered attractive.

Example

  • He gave a wolf whistle as she walked by in her new dress.
  • The construction workers let out a wolf whistle when they saw the celebrity.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wolf whistle":

dog whistlewhistle forblow the whistlewhistle in the darkwhistle down the wind