How to Pronounce "on the prowl"
expression
ON thuh PROWL
ON thuh PROWL
Definition
Looking around actively and often secretly, usually to find something or someone, often with a sense of searching for an opportunity or prey. Used for both animals and people who are searching for romance or something to take advantage of.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɹaʊɫ
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /pɹˈaʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON thuh PROWL
UK
ON thuh PROWL
Listen in Context
The tiger is on the prowl at night.
Some people go to parties on the prowl for a date.
At the club, he was clearly on the prowl.
He’s single again and definitely on the prowl.