# sheep in wolf's clothing

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Someone or something that appears fierce or threatening but is actually harmless or means no harm.

## Etymology
Humorous alteration of wolf in sheep's clothing.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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