To “wolf down” means to eat like a wolf, or quickly and in large chunks without chewing well. The phrase is most often used colloquially.

This subject was inspired by #WerewolfWednesday, which I hold each week on my Facebook page.

Also see:

• Keep the wolves at bay
• Lone Wolf
• Cry Wolf
• Keep the wolf from the door
• Wolf in sheep’s clothing

Humans have a long and sordid history with wolves. As I explore these phrases, I’ll note that much of the danger of wolves is mythology. Wolf fact can be found here.