lone-wolfing

English

Etymology

lone wolf +‎ -ing

Noun

lone-wolfing (uncountable)

1. The practice of operating on one's own, not as part of a team or organization.
   • 1915, Zane Grey, The Lone Star Ranger‎^[1]:

     You'll never mix in. You'll be a lone wolf. I seen that right off. Wal, if a man can stand the loneliness, an' if he's quick on the draw, mebbe lone-wolfin' it is the best.