Haywire
/ˈheɪ.waɪ.ə(ɹ)/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:14 pts7 letters
Definition of Haywire
adjective
- Roughly-made, unsophisticated, decrepit (from the use of haywire for temporary repairs).
- Behaving erratically or uncontrollably, especially of a machine or mechanical process; usually used with the verb "go".
"It was working fine until it went haywire and wouldn't stop printing blank sheets."
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