haywire
Pronunciation:
/ˈheɪ.waɪ.ə(ɹ)//ˈheɪ.waɪɚ/noun
Definitions
Wire used to bind bales of hay.
adjective
Definitions
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".
Example: It was working fine until it went haywire and wouldn't stop printing blank sheets.