Wild

adj.

Heard in Donegal

The correct spelling of the intensifier meaning very, as opposed to common misspellings such as wile or while.

I was wild pedantic about the spelling.

Posh English

My pedantry concerning orthography was positively feral.

Related terms

• On a wild oneEngaged in a particularly riotous drinking session.
• Turn de wild catTo describe someone who is exceptionally flexible or athletic.
• ShimmyTo dance in a wild, uninhibited, or flamboyant manner, often while intoxicated.
• I'll hit ya such a headbutt in da balls i'l break ur noseA threat of extreme violence, often humorous in its absurdity.
• Such me fartsAn emphatic refusal; I will not.
• WileVery. Also: terrible or awful.