wildcat
//ˈwaɪld.kæt//
Noun
wildcatSingular
wildcatsPlural
1
A small or medium-sized wild feline, especially the European wildcat (Felis silvestris) or the bobcat.
A wildcat was spotted in the forest near the village.
2
A fierce, aggressive, or quick-tempered person.
She's a real wildcat when she gets angry.
Adjective
wildcatCanonical form
1
Unauthorized or unofficial, especially referring to a strike not sanctioned by a labor union.
The workers organized a wildcat strike without union approval.
2
Risky or speculative, especially in business or finance.
He lost all his savings in a wildcat investment scheme.
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Verb
wildcatInfinitive
wildcatPresent tense
wildcattedPast tense
wildcattedPast participle
wildcattingPresent participle
wildcatsThird-person singular
1
To drill for oil or gas in an area not known to be productive.
The company decided to wildcat in the remote desert region.