wild and woolly
01
(of behavior) not in accordance with law and order and free from control
Dialect
American
American
Idiom
Informal
例子
The city's nightlife can get wild and woolly, with people engaging in reckless behavior and disregarding rules.
The protest turned wild and woolly as demonstrators clashed with the police, resulting in chaos and disorder.
02
(of appearance) looking untidy, rough, or disorganized
IdiomInformal例子
Her hair is wild and woolly today, as if she just woke up.
The garden appears wild and woolly with overgrown bushes and tangled vines.
03
(of an experience) filled with excitement and craziness
IdiomInformal例子
The classroom can become wild and woolly when the students are excited about a topic.
The party scene in this city is wild and woolly, with people dancing and singing in the streets.
