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wildcat in Finnish

wildcat in Finnish is luvaton, villi, villikissa — wildcat means describing an action, especially a strike, taken by workers without official union approval.

wildcat in Finnish

luvaton
adj
Unauthorized by the proper authorities.
villi
adj
Unauthorized by the proper authorities.
villikissa
noun
(UK) Felis silvestris, a common small Old World wild cat somewhat larger than a house cat.
metsäkissa
noun
(UK) Felis silvestris, a common small Old World wild cat somewhat larger than a house cat.
villikissa
noun
(figurative) A person who acts like a wildcat, (usually) a violent and easily-angered person or a sexually vigorous one.

What does "wildcat" mean?

  1. adj Describing an action, especially a strike, taken by workers without official union approval.
    "The drivers staged a wildcat strike over the new schedules."
  2. verb To drill for oil or gas in an area that hasn't been proven to have any.
    "The company spent millions wildcatting in the desert with no result."
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wildcat in a sentence

  • The drivers staged a wildcat strike over the new schedules.
  • The company spent millions wildcatting in the desert with no result.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wildcat" in Finnish?

"wildcat" in Finnish is luvaton, villi, villikissa. wildcat means: Describing an action, especially a strike, taken by workers without official union approval.

How do you use "wildcat" in a sentence?

Example: "The drivers staged a wildcat strike over the new schedules." In Finnish, "wildcat" is luvaton, villi, villikissa.

Are there other ways to say "wildcat" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "wildcat": luvaton, villi, villikissa, metsäkissa.

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