buy wolf tickets
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To call the bluff of, or respond to the threats or boasts of, someone who has been selling wolf tickets.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Dicky bought Terry's wolf tickets by responding with his own barbs and counterchallenges. "A'right, Mr. Motherfucker! I'm buying yo' wolf tickets! Now show me somethin', since you so big and bad," said Dicky […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “buy wolf tickets” mean?
To call the bluff of, or respond to the threats or boasts of, someone who has been selling wolf tickets.
Is “buy wolf tickets” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.