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wolfish (adj.)

1560s, from wolf (n.) + -ish. Earlier form was wolvish (early 15c.). Related: Wolfishly; wolfishness.

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Definitions of wolfish from WordNet

wolfish (adj.)
resembling or characteristic (or considered characteristic) of a wolf;
wolfish rapacity
Synonyms: wolflike
wolfish (adj.)
devouring or craving food in great quantities;
From wordnet.princeton.edu