wildcat
/ˈwaɪldˌkæt/
adjective
- Done without official approval or authorization, especially in business or labor.
- The workers organized a wildcat strike to protest the new policy.
- He made a wildcat investment in a company that didn't exist.
- The wildcat drilling operation was shut down by the government.
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noun
- A small to medium-sized wild feline, such as a bobcat or lynx, that is not domesticated.
- A wildcat was spotted hunting in the forest near the cabin.
- Wildcats are known for their sharp claws and keen hunting skills.
- The zoo has a special exhibit featuring wildcats from around the world.
- A person who is quick-tempered or aggressive.
- The coach called him a wildcat because of his fierce playing style.
- She played the role of a wildcat in the movie, always ready to fight.
- Watch out for that guy; he's a real wildcat when he's angry.