Meaning & use
wildcat
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A small wild member of the cat family, native to parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
See it in a sentence
Hikers spotted a wildcat near the edge of the forest.
The species is closely related to the European wildcat.
A note on using this word
Also used as an adjective for something unofficial, unauthorized, or financially risky, as in 'wildcat strike' or 'wildcat oil well'.
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Unauthorized, unofficial, or recklessly speculative, especially in business or labor contexts.
Workers staged a wildcat strike without their union's approval.
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