whatsthatwordmean

← Back
Guess

wilding

/ˈwaɪldɪŋ/
noun
  1. A plant that grows without being cultivated, especially a wild apple or other fruit tree.
    • A wilding apple tree stood alone at the edge of the forest.
    • The old orchard was full of wildings and tangled vines.
    • She made jam from the wildings she found in the meadow.
  2. The act of behaving in a wild or uncontrolled manner, often used in the phrase 'wilding out'.
    • The movie shows a group of teens wilding in the streets.
    • He got into trouble for wilding at the party.
    • The crowd started wilding after the concert ended.
adjective
  1. Growing or living in a wild state; not domesticated or cultivated.
    • The wilding roses climbed over the old fence.
    • They planted a wilding garden with native species.
    • Wilding herbs are often more flavorful than garden ones.
Synonyms
feraluntamed
What does "wilding" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean