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Lana Del Rey seems to be bothering everybody because she allegedly 'remade' herself from a folk singing, girl-next-door type into an electro-urban kitty cat on the prowl (of course I like her), and they feel she is inauthentic.
Liz Phair

Meaning of "on the prowl" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ON THE PROWL

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WHAT DOES ON THE PROWL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of on the prowl in the English dictionary

The definition of on the prowl in the dictionary is moving around stealthily. Other definition of on the prowl is zealously pursuing members of the opposite sex.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON THE PROWL

on the off chance
on the off-chance
on the outer
on the panel
on the parish
on the part of
on the pig´s back
on the piss
on the point of
on the port bow
on the q.t.
on the qui vive
on the quiet
on the rampage
on the razzle
on the rebound
on the right foot
on the road
on the rocks
on the ropes

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON THE PROWL

bowl
cheek by jowl
cowl
fowl
goldfish bowl
growl
horned owl
howl
mixing bowl
night owl
owl
prowl
screech owl
scrowl
sugar bowl
Super Bowl
the Dust Bowl
toilet bowl
washing-up bowl
waterfowl

Synonyms and antonyms of on the prowl in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «on the prowl» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON THE PROWL

Find out the translation of on the prowl to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on the prowl from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «on the prowl» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

在徘徊
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

al acecho
570 millions of speakers

English

on the prowl
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

छिपकर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على جوس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

на охоте
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

à espreita
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আমি আজ খুশি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

à l´affût
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pada prowl
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

auf der Pirsch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

うろついている
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

배회
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing prowl
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trên prowl
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஊர்வலத்தில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भोंगा वर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sinsi dolaşmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

in cerca di preda
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

polujesz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

на полюванні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

la panda
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

για το κυνήγι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op die roof
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på jakt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

på luske
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on the prowl

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE PROWL»

The term «on the prowl» is regularly used and occupies the 55.177 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE PROWL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on the prowl

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2 QUOTES WITH «ON THE PROWL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word on the prowl.
1
Aviva
I love being married: you don't have to go out, you don't have to be on the prowl, and you don't have to be on the matchmaking sites.
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Liz Phair
Lana Del Rey seems to be bothering everybody because she allegedly 'remade' herself from a folk singing, girl-next-door type into an electro-urban kitty cat on the prowl (of course I like her), and they feel she is inauthentic.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON THE PROWL»

Discover the use of on the prowl in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on the prowl and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
On the Prowl: Tales of an Urban Werewolf
And unless she can prove that she’s with them, the next full moon may just be her last. From the Paperback edition.
Karen MacInerney, 2008
2
On the Prowl
These all-new paranormal romances from today's hottest authors feature a female werewolf who comes into her own; a Lord who crosses paths with a fiery mage; a mixed-blood Child of the Moon who faces an uncertain future; and a woman whose ...
Patricia Briggs, Eileen Wilks, Karen Chance, 2007
3
The Burglar on the Prowl
A philosophical yet practical gentleman, Bernie Rhodenbarr possesses many admirable qualities: charm, intelligence, sparkling wit, and unwavering loyalty.
Lawrence Block, 2009
4
Bachelor on the Prowl
When Holly Hollis oversees her company's first wedding fashion show, she's in a panic.
Kasey Michaels, 2012
5
On the Prowl
On the Prowl Christine Warren Most girls would throw a fit if their parents tried to set up an arranged marriage for them.
Christine Warren, 2012
6
Murder on the Prowl: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery
Yet knowing the truth isn't enough. Mrs. Murphy must somehow lead Harry, her favorite human, down a trail that is perilous...to a killer who is deadly...and a climax that mystery lovers will relish. From the Paperback edition.
Rita Mae Brown, 2004
7
Bullies on the Prowl on a Hallow's Eve
Danny and Rick are two boys that enjoy "Bullying" younger kids at school and in their new neighborhood.
Erma Medrano Mesker, 2011
8
Evil on the Prowl
In Evil on the Prowl, a divorced former schoolteacher becomes a well-respected church leader.
Emmanuel Chinyamakobvu, 2012
9
Nightwolves on the Prowl
This series is multi-layered for readers to enjoy either an alternate reality and/or learn exciting tidbits of real life history I've learned in studying Religious Theology.
‎2011
10
Zoe and Chloe on the Prowl
Sue Limb. sort of shoes to wear to the Ball. I was beginning to think I should charge him for these calls. Toby and Fergus had tried and failed to sell their tickets. They had evidently decided that, as a fairy godmother, I was crap. I had to admit ...
Sue Limb, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON THE PROWL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on the prowl is used in the context of the following news items.
1
On the prowl for owls
Jason Bracey, a geography teacher at Southwood Secondary School, leads a group during the owl prowl at rare. «Waterloo Record, Jul 15»
2
Dog shot in Milwaukee following reports of lion on the prowl
A dog in Milwaukee was expected to make a full recovery after being shot in apparent mistake for a lion. PHOTO: ... «The Express Tribune, Jul 15»
3
More bears reported on the prowl in town
This black bear was attracted to the bird feeder at the Charcoal Hill Commons home of Barbara Ross-Innamorati on Friday morning. «Westport News, Jul 15»
4
'Workman' gang on the prowl for easy pickings
A crime gang is posing as workmen to target isolated rural homes, knocking on doors and breaking into those that are obviously vacant. «The Kerryman, Jul 15»
5
Report of lion has officials on the prowl, but no evidence yet
A cougar was spotted in 2009 near Spooner in northwestern Wisconsin and eventually tracked to a tree by a team of hounds. A report to ... «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jul 15»
6
Abductors on the prowl
On the morning of July 12, all the hustle and bustle of the busy Eid market at the capital's Science Laboratory intersection came to a standstill, ... «The Daily Star, Jul 15»
7
Wildcat kittens on the prowl around their new Kingussie home
THREE Scottish wildcat kittens bred in captivity have been unveiled at the Highland Wildlife Park at Kingussie. The kittens were born in April ... «The National, Jul 15»
8
Stinging Insects On The Prowl
“Tis the season for stinging insects!Numerous reports of individuals being stung by bees, wasps and hornets in the past week, prompted a visit ... «Putnam County News and Recorder, Jul 15»
9
Snow Leopards Yuki and Kang are on the prowl
Following a public voting period, the two male cubs were named Yuki and Kang. Yuki, which is Japanese, means snow, as does Kang which is ... «Winnipeg Free Press, Jul 15»
10
Beware of sneak-in thieves on the prowl
Police have waned people to keep their doors and windows locked - even when at home - after a sneak-in theft. Thieves struck at a house in ... «Kirkintilloch Herald, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. On the prowl [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/on-the-prowl>. May 2024 ».
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