hay|wire

hay|wire
hay|wire «HAY WYR», noun, adjective.
–n.
wire used to tie up bales of hay.
–adj. Slang.
1. out of order; wrong: »

Some of the rhythm is going haywire (New Statesman).

2. out of control.
3. confused or crazy; insane: »

to go haywire.


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