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Meaning of haywire

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

haywire

Pronunciation:/ˈheɪ.waɪ.ə(ɹ)//ˈheɪ.waɪɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Wire used to bind bales of hay.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Roughly-made, unsophisticated, decrepit (from the use of haywire for temporary repairs).

  2. 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.