wolf ticket
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Tough talk; threat(s) or boast(s), especially if empty and/or if made to intimidate someone. (Chiefly used in the phrases sell wolf tickets and buy wolf tickets.)
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Following another fifteen-minute flurry of wolf tickets, young deputy Camel does the handcuff routine again.
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 “wolf ticket” mean?
Tough talk; threat(s) or boast(s), especially if empty and/or if made to intimidate someone. (Chiefly used in the phrases sell wolf tickets and buy wolf tickets.)
Is “wolf ticket” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.