"wolfaboo" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wolfaboos [plural]
Etymology: 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
    Sense id: en-wolfaboo-en-noun-7TTH--wG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -aboo

Inflected forms

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