wolf up
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Meaning · English
To wolf down; to eat voraciously.
Register: dated, informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If he can stick to vegetables, too, he's all the better, but I can't preach that while I am wolfin' up ham and eggs.
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 up” mean?
To wolf down; to eat voraciously.
Is “wolf up” formal or informal?
wolf up is generally dated, informal.