wilding
1a wild apple tree.
its fruit.
not cultivated or domesticated; wild.
Origin of wilding
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Other definitions for wilding (2 of 2)
the practice by a group of youths of going on a random spree of violent criminal activity.
an instance of this.
of or relating to such criminal activity: wilding teens;a wilding attack.
Origin of wilding
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How to use wilding in a sentence
“The term ‘wilding’ came out of that,” says Zimmer, referring to the attack in Central Park.
When I was first talking to Shonda Rhimes and Mark wilding, they brought up Wendy Davis.
Scandal’s Lisa Kudrow on Sexism in Politics (and That Epic Rant) | Kevin Fallon | November 14, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHow do you approach turning your novel The wilding into a screenplay?
Still shackled, with his trousers in shreds and radiating off-kilter aggression, Phoenix immediately begins wilding out.
The Return of Joaquin Phoenix: Oscar Buzz for ‘The Master’ | Chris Lee | September 17, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST“wilding,” a uniformed officer posted in a radio car near the corner of North Michigan and Chicago avenues said this week.
Chicago Gangs Go ‘Wilding’ Amid Rising Gun Violence in Obama’s Hometown | Michael Daly | August 31, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
An elegant gentleman was Mr. wilding, tall, and seeming even taller by virtue of his exceeding slenderness.
Mistress Wilding | Rafael SabatiniHad Mr. wilding been other than she now learnt he was, he would surely not cherish an attachment for a person so utterly unworthy.
Mistress Wilding | Rafael SabatiniBut it seemed clear that it was connected with the Monmouth Cause, and it behoved Mr. wilding to discover what he could.
Mistress Wilding | Rafael SabatiniMr. wilding set down at last the glass which he had continued to hold until that moment.
Mistress Wilding | Rafael Sabatiniwilding proceeded thus of purpose set, and under the calm mask of his long white face his mind worked wickedly and deliberately.
Mistress Wilding | Rafael Sabatini
British Dictionary definitions for wilding (1 of 2)
/ (ˈwaɪldɪŋ) /
an uncultivated plant, esp the crab apple, or a cultivated plant that has become wild
a wild animal
- Also: wildling
British Dictionary definitions for Wilding (2 of 2)
/ (ˈwaɪldɪŋ) /
(Frederick) Anthony . 1883–1915, New Zealand tennis player; Wimbledon singles champion (1910–1913) and doubles champion (1907–08, 1910, 1913)
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