\ ˈwī(-ə)ld-ˈīd
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Definition of wild-eyed
1
: having a wild expression in the eyes
2
: consisting of or favoring extreme or visionary ideas
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“Wild-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wild-eyed. Accessed 3 Oct. 2022.
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The first known use of wild-eyed was in 1791
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