How to pronounce“haywire”in English
IPA/ˈheɪ.waɪɚ/
Syllableshay·wire
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Definitions of “haywire”
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noun
Wire used to bind bales of hay.
“MOWERS AND HAY RAKES, HAY PRESSES, HAY TIES AND HAY WIRE.”
Synonyms:baler twine
adjective
Roughly-made, unsophisticated, decrepit (from the use of haywire for temporary repairs).
adjective
Behaviorally erratic or uncontrollable, especially of a machine or mechanical process.
“It was working fine until it went haywire and wouldn't stop printing blank sheets.”
verb
To attach or fix with haywire.
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