word
Wildcat
WY-ldkat
/ˈwaɪˌldkæt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
wildcat
Dictionary meaning
(of a mine or oil well) drilled speculatively in an area not known to be productive.
Examples
- Drilling there would be strictly a wildcat operation.
- Wildcat currency issued by irresponsible banks.
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