wild-cat (Meaning)

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wild-cat (a.)

Unsound; worthless; irresponsible; unsafe; -- said to have been originally applied to the notes of an insolvent bank in Michigan upon which there was the figure of a panther.

Running without control; running along the line without a train; as, a wild-cat locomotive.

Synonyms & Antonyms of wild-cat

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wild-cat Sentence Examples

  1. The wild-cat emerged from its secluded den with eyes blazing like fire.
  2. The contractor hired a wild-cat crew to complete the project quickly and cheaply.
  3. The stock market experienced a wild-cat rally, leaving investors stunned.
  4. The underground oil well turned wild-cat and began spewing crude into the environment.
  5. The soccer match became a wild-cat affair with both teams playing recklessly.
  6. The new CEO instituted wild-cat policies, shaking up the company's operations.
  7. The rumors surrounding the missing hiker were as wild-cat as they were unsubstantiated.
  8. The artist painted a wild-cat in motion, capturing its untamed spirit.
  9. The neighborhood became a wild-cat zone at night, with crime rampant and law enforcement absent.
  10. The politician was known for his wild-cat speeches, stirring up controversy and captivating audiences.

FAQs About the word wild-cat

Unsound; worthless; irresponsible; unsafe; -- said to have been originally applied to the notes of an insolvent bank in Michigan upon which there was the figure

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The wild-cat emerged from its secluded den with eyes blazing like fire.

The contractor hired a wild-cat crew to complete the project quickly and cheaply.

The stock market experienced a wild-cat rally, leaving investors stunned.

The underground oil well turned wild-cat and began spewing crude into the environment.