Definitions

1. noun

A wild cat, especially a young or female one.

“The zoo had a wildcat exhibit with a family of endangered species.”

2. noun

A fierce or unmanageable person, especially a student or athlete who engages in violent behavior.

“The university had to deal with a wildcat who disrupted a football game.”

3. noun

A person who invests in or speculates on high-risk financial ventures, especially in the stock market.

“He became a wildcat investor, taking big risks to make a quick profit.”

4. adjective

Done or characterized by violence or ferocity.

“The wildcat strike by the union brought the city to a standstill.”

5. noun

A sudden, unorganized, and usually violent outburst of emotion, especially anger.

“The crowd erupted in a wildcat after the home team scored the winning goal.”