lone-wolfing

noun

The practice of operating on one's own, not as part of a team or organization.

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Meanings

nounlone-wolfing (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe practice of operating on one's own, not as part of a team or organization.

    You'll never mix in. You'll be a lone wolf. I seen that right off. Wal, if a man can stand the loneliness, an' if he's quick on the draw, mebbe lone-wolfin' it is the best.

    1915, Zane Grey, The Lone Star Ranger

Origin

From lone wolf + -ing.

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APA

lone-wolfing. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lone-wolfing

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“lone-wolfing.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lone-wolfing. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lone-wolfing,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lone-wolfing.

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