Meaning Of The Word Haywire

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haywire
If something goes haywire, it goes out of control or starts doing the wrong thing.

haywire in American English
out of order; disorganized; confused
wire for tying up bales of hay, straw, etc.
adjective: in disorder
noun: wire used to bind bales of hay

haywire in British English
(of things) not functioning properly; disorganized (esp in the phrase go haywire)

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