Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lone-wolfing

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.82 in modern English

Syllables: lone--wolf-ing
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The practice of operating on one's own, not as part of a team or organization.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"You'll never mix in. You'll be a lone wolf. I seen that right off. Wal, if a man can stand the loneliness, an' if he's quick on the draw, mebbe lone-wolfin' it is the best."

Etymology

From lone wolf + -ing.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: lone wolf

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does lone-wolfing mean?: The practice of operating on one's own, not as part of a team or organization.
Where does lone-wolfing come from?: From lone wolf + -ing.

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