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utter vs wolf-whistle

wolf-whistle vs utter

utter is an adjective but wolf-whistle is not an adjective.

utter and wolf-whistle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
utter No Yes Yes No
wolf-whistle No No Yes No
As verbs, wolf-whistle is a hyponym of utter; that is, wolf-whistle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than utter:
  • utter: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
  • wolf-whistle: whistle or howl approvingly at a female, of males
utter (adjective) wolf-whistle (adjective)
complete and absolute
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
utter (verb) wolf-whistle (verb)
express in speech whistle or howl approvingly at a female, of males
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
put into circulation
Difference between utter and wolf-whistle

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