wildcat

noun
UK: /ˈwaɪld.kæt/
US: /ˈwaɪld.kæt/

  1. A type of wild cat that lives in forests.

    1. The wildcat ran quickly.
    2. The Scottish wildcat is a rare animal that is now endangered because of habitat loss.

  2. A business that is started without enough money or planning and is likely to fail.

    1. That store was a wildcat.
    2. The company's wildcat venture into online retail ultimately failed to gain traction.

Synonyms

bobcat lynx maverick unorthodox
wildcat adjective

  1. Describes a strike action taken by workers without the official agreement of their union.

    1. It was a wildcat strike.
    2. The union officially condemned the wildcat walkout, urging members to return to work immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wildcat" in English means: A type of wild cat that lives in forests., A business that is started without enough money or planning and is likely to fail..

The phonetic transcription of "wildcat" is /ˈwaɪld.kæt/ in British English and /ˈwaɪld.kæt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wildcat": bobcat, lynx, maverick, unorthodox.

Example usage of "wildcat": "The wildcat ran quickly.". More examples on the page.