Wolfie

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. An affectionate name for a small or young wolf, or for a creature that resembles one
2. A diminutive term used to describe a little or juvenile member of the canine wolf family
3. A cute nickname given to a young wolf, sometimes applied playfully to a wolf-like animal

Etymology: "Wolfie" is a simple formation: the noun "wolf" with the diminutive or affectionate suffix "-ie" added to the end. That suffix, which also appears in words like "doggie" and "hankie," attaches to a base to make it smaller, cuter, or more familiar, so the word means something like "little wolf" or a pet name for one. The suffix is most often used with animals and children, which is why "wolfie" sits comfortably beside other pet-style forms. Its meaning is transparent from its parts, and it follows the same pattern English uses for many everyday nouns.