wolfish

Definitions of wolfish
  1. adjective
    resembling or characteristic (or considered characteristic) of a wolf
    “wolfish rapacity”
    synonyms: wolflike
  2. adjective
    devouring or craving food in great quantities
    synonyms: edacious, esurient, rapacious, ravening, ravenous, voracious
    gluttonous
    given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink
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