wolverine
0 antonyms and opposites of wolverine, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A stocky, powerful, solitary mammal (Gulo gulo) related to weasels, known for its strength and aggression relative to its size.
Etymology
From an earlier form "wolvering", ultimately based on wolf, reflecting the animal's fierce, wolf-like reputation.
Full origin of wolverine →Frequently asked questions
What does “wolverine” mean?
The word “wolverine” means a stocky, powerful, solitary mammal (Gulo gulo) related to weasels, known for its strength and aggression relative to its size. In plain terms, a tough, weasel-family predator, or (capitalized) a nickname for people from Michigan.
How do you pronounce “wolverine”?
“Wolverine” is pronounced WUUL-vuh-reen (/ˌwʊlvəˈɹiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “wolverine” in a sentence?
Here is “wolverine” used in a sentence: “The wolverine dragged a carcass twice its own weight across the snow.”
What part of speech is “wolverine”?
“Wolverine” is a noun.
Is “wolverine” a common word?
“Wolverine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “wolverine” have?
“Wolverine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a stocky, powerful, solitary mammal (Gulo gulo) related to weasels, known for its strength and aggression relative to its size.