wilding

[ wahyl-ding ]

/ ˈwaɪl dɪŋ /

noun

a wild apple tree.

its fruit.

any plant that grows wild.

a plant, originally cultivated, that now grows wild; an escape.

a wild animal.

adjective

not cultivated or domesticated; wild.

Origin of wilding

First recorded in 1515–25; wild + -ing³

Words nearby wilding

Wild Hunt, Wild Huntsman, wild hyacinth, wild hydrangea, wild indigo, wilding, wild Irishman, wildish, wildland, wildlands, wild lettuce

Definition for wilding (2 of 2)

wilding²

noun

the practice by a group of youths of going on a random spree of violent criminal activity.

an instance of this.

adjective

of or relating to such criminal activity: wilding teens; a wilding attack.

Origin of wilding

First recorded in 1985–90; wild + -ing¹

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Example sentences from the Web for wilding

“The term ‘wilding’ came out of that,” says Zimmer, referring to the attack in Central Park.
Breaking: Trend Stories Are Bullsh*t|Bonnie Bertram|April 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
How do you approach turning your novel The Wilding into a screenplay?
Benjamin Percy: How I Write|Noah Charney|June 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The most powerful of CEOs is all but sure to drop his eyes and visibly cringe upon suddenly encountering a wilding crew.
Chicago Gangs Go ‘Wilding’ Amid Rising Gun Violence in Obama’s Hometown|Michael Daly|August 31, 2012|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|DAILY BEAST

"But there is something I wish to say, Nick," answered Mr. Wilding, his manner mild.
Mistress Wilding|Rafael Sabatini
"I shall back up Mrs. Sinclair's proposition with all my power," said Mrs. Wilding.
The Cook's Decameron: A Study in Taste:|Mrs. W. G. Waters
For the rest Blake was as far from suspecting Mr. Wilding's peculiar frame of mind as had Richard been last night.
Mistress Wilding|Rafael Sabatini
He looked at Wilding, and from Wilding to the others, and his glance seemed to entreat them to suggest an answer to him.
Mistress Wilding|Rafael Sabatini
"He has followed the illustrious example set him by other of Your Majesty's devoted followers," said Wilding.
Mistress Wilding|Rafael Sabatini

British Dictionary definitions for wilding (1 of 2)

wilding

/ (ˈwaɪldɪŋ) /

noun

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)

Wilding

/ (ˈwaɪldɪŋ) /

noun

(Frederick) Anthony . 1883–1915, New Zealand tennis player; Wimbledon singles champion (1910–1913) and doubles champion (1907–08, 1910, 1913)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	wilding
释义	wilding ¹ [ wahyl-ding ] / ˈwaɪl dɪŋ / noun a wild apple tree. its fruit. any plant that grows wild. a plant, originally cultivated, that now grows wild; an escape. a wild animal. adjective not cultivated or domesticated; wild. Origin of wilding ¹ First recorded in 1515–25; wild + -ing³ Words nearby wilding Wild Hunt, Wild Huntsman, wild hyacinth, wild hydrangea, wild indigo, wilding, wild Irishman, wildish, wildland, wildlands, wild lettuce Definition for wilding (2 of 2) wilding² noun the practice by a group of youths of going on a random spree of violent criminal activity. an instance of this. adjective of or relating to such criminal activity: wilding teens; a wilding attack. Origin of wilding ² First recorded in 1985–90; wild + -ing¹ Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for wilding “The term ‘wilding’ came out of that,” says Zimmer, referring to the attack in Central Park. Breaking: Trend Stories Are Bullsh*t\|Bonnie Bertram\|April 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST How do you approach turning your novel The Wilding into a screenplay? Benjamin Percy: How I Write\|Noah Charney\|June 5, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The most powerful of CEOs is all but sure to drop his eyes and visibly cringe upon suddenly encountering a wilding crew. Chicago Gangs Go ‘Wilding’ Amid Rising Gun Violence in Obama’s Hometown\|Michael Daly\|August 31, 2012\|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\|DAILY BEAST "But there is something I wish to say, Nick," answered Mr. Wilding, his manner mild. Mistress Wilding\|Rafael Sabatini "I shall back up Mrs. Sinclair's proposition with all my power," said Mrs. Wilding. The Cook's Decameron: A Study in Taste:\|Mrs. W. G. Waters For the rest Blake was as far from suspecting Mr. Wilding's peculiar frame of mind as had Richard been last night. Mistress Wilding\|Rafael Sabatini He looked at Wilding, and from Wilding to the others, and his glance seemed to entreat them to suggest an answer to him. Mistress Wilding\|Rafael Sabatini "He has followed the illustrious example set him by other of Your Majesty's devoted followers," said Wilding. Mistress Wilding\|Rafael Sabatini British Dictionary definitions for wilding (1 of 2) wilding / (ˈwaɪldɪŋ) / noun 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) Wilding / (ˈwaɪldɪŋ) / noun (Frederick) Anthony . 1883–1915, New Zealand tennis player; Wimbledon singles champion (1910–1913) and doubles champion (1907–08, 1910, 1913) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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