wildcat

Speech parts

1. wildcat - Noun

2. wildcat - Adjective

3. wildcat - Verb

4. wildcat - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

without official authorization

(of a mine or oil well) drilled speculatively in an area not known to be productive

outside the bounds of legitimate or ethical business practices

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

bobcat lynx ocelot unauthorized unauthorised feral cat lion wolf savage jaguar panther puma leo tiger cheetah
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Antonyms

right good official legal dog pal
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Hypernyms

oiler cat attacker aggressor assailant assaulter

Hyponyms

lynx panther puma cougar catamount serval

Phrases with the word

wildcat well asian steppe-wildcat wildcat sandwich south american wildcat wildcat currency wildcat drilling

Derivatives

wildcatted wildcatting

Anagrams

clitwad

Examples

The worker can unionize, go out on strike; mothers are divided from each other in homes, tied to their children by compassionate bonds; our wildcat strikes have most often taken the form of physical or mental breakdown. Adrienne Rich

I was honored to wear 'Arizona' across my chest. I am extremely blessed to have my education completely paid for and take part in the great tradition of Wildcat softball. To have my jersey number retired was the ultimate compliment. Jennie Finch

The most stupid chicken always challenges the wildcat. Bantu Proverb

drilling there would be strictly a wildcat operation Source: Internet

a wildcat mine Source: Internet

wildcat drilling Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

wildcard wildcarded wildcarding wildcat cartridge wildcat currency wildcat sandwich