Wildcat
/ˈwaɪldˌkæt/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters
Definition of Wildcat
noun
- A cat that lives in the wilderness, specifically
- A person who acts like a wildcat, (usually) a violent and easily-angered person or a sexually vigorous one.
- An offensive formation with an unbalanced line and a snap directly to the running back rather than the quarterback.
- A wheel that can be adjusted so as to revolve either with or on the shaft of a capstan.
- Clipping of wildcat money, notes issued by a wildcat bank.
verb
adjective
- (usually derogatory) Of or concerning businesses operating outside standard or legitimate practice, especially:
- Of or concerning customized or hand-made cartridges.
- Unauthorized by the proper authorities.
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