Big Bad Wolf

noun — 2 senses

Big Bad Wolf

noun

/ˌbɪɡ ˌbæd ˈwʊlf/

1

Usually, With the An evil fictional wolf that appears in fairy tales or fables.

2

Figuratively Someone blamed for causing problems; a scapegoat.

Derived terms
big bad
Related terms
big and bad

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