| 释义 |
wolfy, a. U.S.|ˈwʊlfɪ|
[f. wolf n. + -y1.]
Wolf-like; characterized by, or suggestive of the presence of, wolves; ferocious, uncivilized.
1828Western Souvenir 1829 314 ‘Couldn't you take a pack or two of wolves along?’ said Pete, sneeringly. ‘We can spare you a small gang. It's mighty wolfy about here.’ 1831J. K. Paulding Lion of West (1954) ii. 54 Well, I hadn't had a fight for as much as ten days—felt as though I must kiver myself up in a salt bin to keep—‘so wolfy’ about the head and shoulders. 1838B. Drake Tales & Sk., from Queen City 36, I say, Mr. Jack-of-knaves, it looks rather wolfy in these parts. 1927C. M. Russell Trails plowed Under 114 This talk makes the whole bunch wolfy. |