wildcats Definition

1. An undomesticated cat of Europe and Asia, which has a longer stouter body and longer legs than the domestic cat, and a thick bushy tail.

Form: wild cat (often)
2. Any of several small or medium-sized cats, eg lynx and ocelot, as opposed to the lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah and other large cats.

Form: wild cat (often)
3. A short-tempered, fierce and aggressive person.
4. An exploratory oil well.

1. Said of an industrial strike: not called or approved by a trade union.
2. Said of a business scheme: financially unsound or risky; speculative.
3. Said of an oil well: exploratory; experimental.