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View synonyms for wild-and-woolly
wild-and-woolly
[ wahyld-n-wool-ee ]
adjective
- unrestrained; lawless:
a wild-and-woolly frontier town.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of wild-and-woolly1
First recorded in 1885–90; perhaps originally referring to range-bred cattle
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Example Sentences
He was anxious to meet real wild-and-woolly-west cowboys of the old-time style; he didn't fear the worst of 'em.
From Project Gutenberg
I shall certainly inspect your domesticated wild-and-woolly retreat.
From Project Gutenberg
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