English Explanatory Dictionary

wildcat strike

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A labor strike that has not been authorized by the leaders of a trade union.

Pronunciation

/ˈwaɪ.əldˌkæt ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈwaɪldˌkæt ˈstɹaɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wildcat strike.wav

Word forms

wildcat strike wildcat strikes

Etymology

From wildcat (“illegal, risky”) + strike.

Synonyms

wildcat

Derived words

wildcatter
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