lone-wolfing

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

lone wolf +‎ -ing

Noun[edit]

lone-wolfing (uncountable)

  1. The practice of operating on one's own, not as part of a team or organization.
    • 1915, Zane Grey, The Lone Star Ranger[1]:
      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.