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.