wild man

noun

1. a person who is uncivilized; a savage.
2. a person of violent temper, erratic behavior, etc.
3. a person of extreme or outrageous political opinions.

wild man

noun

1. a savage
2. an extremist in politics

Word History and Origins

Origin of wild man¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

Example Sentences

Overall, I’m glad the Run was able to iron out the initial issues with connectivity and ultimately, these are a solid option for runners who want headphones that won’t fly out, even if you shake your head like a wild man in the corner of the gym.

From Popular-Science

Infamy, for a certain brand of wild man and super-klutz, is not something to avoid.

From Washington Post

Until his death, he was essentially always the wild man inside.

From The Daily Beast

Thereupon the wild man appeared immediately, and said: 'What do you desire?' '

From Project Gutenberg

Then the wild man said: 'It lies under your mother's pillow, you can get it there.'

From Project Gutenberg

Public opinion in the settlement was strongly in favour of the doings of the Wild Man of the West.

From Project Gutenberg

He whimpered at sight of the frail homes of the wild man, and would fain have gotten to the gulches again.

From Project Gutenberg

The wild man is bad enough, but there comes another man—the paleface—who has no heart for what is dearest to us.

From Project Gutenberg