"wolfaboo" meaning in All languages combined

See wolfaboo on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-wolfaboo.wav Forms: wolfaboos [plural]
Etymology: From wolf + -aboo. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|wolf|aboo}} wolf + -aboo Head templates: {{en-noun}} wolfaboo (plural wolfaboos)
  1. (Internet slang, derogatory) Someone who is obsessed with wolves and identifies with them, especially a furry or otherkin. Tags: Internet, derogatory Categories (topical): Furry fandom, Otherkin, People Categories (lifeform): Wolves

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