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wildcat
The term evokes a sense of unpredictability and risk, mirroring the elusive nature of the animal. When applied to oil drilling, it suggests a high-stakes gamble where the outcome is uncertain but the potential reward is immense.
In a labor context, the adjective describes an action that is spontaneous and defiant. It carries a connotation of urgency and grassroots rebellion, specifically bypassing established bureaucratic channels or union leadership to take immediate, unauthorized action.
Meanings
Examples
The European wildcat is known for its elusive nature and striped coat.
I wonder if a wildcat ever wanders into this part of the forest.
A wildcat spotted a small rodent in the underbrush and prepared to pounce.
He spent his entire inheritance as a wildcat searching for oil in Texas.
The wildcat hit a massive oil pocket after months of drilling in the desert.
That old wildcat finally struck gold in an unexplored region of the basin.
The factory workers launched a wildcat strike over the new safety regulations.
We cannot support this wildcat action because it violates the union contract.