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