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wildcat [noun]
Definition

  • wildcat :outside the bounds of legitimate or ethical business practices
    • wildcat currency issued by irresponsible banks
    • wildcat stock speculation
    • a wildcat airline
    • wildcat life insurance schemes

  • wildcat :without official authorization
    • an unauthorized strike
    • wildcat work stoppage

  • wildcat :(of a mine or oil well) drilled speculatively in an area not known to be productive
    • drilling there would be strictly a wildcat operation
    • a wildcat mine
    • wildcat drilling
    • wildcat wells

  • wildcat :an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field

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