Definitions

1. noun

a state or condition of complete disorder or confusion

“The project quickly fell into haywire after the team leader quit unexpectedly.”

2. verb

to cause or become completely disorganized or confused

“The team’s schedule went haywire after they lost their coach.”

3. adverb

in a state of complete disorder or confusion

“The city was in an uproar, with people going haywire after the news broke.”