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haywire - Dictionary definition and meaning for word haywire
Definition
(noun) wire for tying up bales of hay Definition
(adj) informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
Synonyms : around the bend , balmy , barmy , bats , batty , bonkers , buggy , cracked , crackers , daft , dotty , fruity , kookie , kooky , loco , loony , loopy , nuts , nutty , round the bend , wacky , whacky
Example Sentence
- it used to drive my husband balmy
Definition
(adj) not functioning properly
Synonyms : amiss , awry , wrong
Example Sentence
- something is amiss
- has gone completely haywire
- something is wrong with the engine

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for haywire

wires of hay are always disorganised.....hence HAY+WIRE....

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