IPA: /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/
KK: /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/
adjective
Definition: Describing something that is risky, speculative, or done outside of normal procedures, often in a financial or business context.
Example: The company engaged in wildcat drilling, hoping to find oil in an untested area.
intransitive verb
Definition: To engage in an unauthorized strike or to search for oil or minerals in untested areas.
Example: The workers decided to wildcat when their demands were not met by management.
noun
Definition: A type of wild feline, often small to medium in size, including species like the bobcat and caracal, or a person who is fierce or quick-tempered.
Example: The wildcat is known for its agility and hunting skills in the forest.
transitive verb
Definition: To search for oil or minerals in an area that is not expected to have them.
Example: The company decided to wildcat in the remote region, hoping to find new oil reserves.