"lone-wolfing" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: lone wolf + -ing Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|lone wolf|ing}} lone wolf + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lone-wolfing (uncountable)
  1. The practice of operating on one's own, not as part of a team or organization. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-lone-wolfing-en-noun-sXsZAbew Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ing

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