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wild–eyed
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wild–eyed
(adjective)
wild–eyed
/
ˈ
wajəld
ˈ
aɪd/
adjective
wild–eyed
/
ˈ
wajəld
ˈ
aɪd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of WILD–EYED
1
:
having a wild expression in the eyes
:
looking dangerous or out of control
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wild-eyed
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2
:
very extreme or wild
wild-eyed
schemes/theories
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