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Haywire
01
wire for tying up bales of hay
haywire
01
being in a chaotic or disorganized state
Informal
Examples
The situation at the party became haywire after the lights went out.
02
out of control or malfunctioning, often unexpectedly or erratically
Examples
The machine went haywire during the test, causing a delay.
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