Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hog-wild

idiomatic expression

/hɔɡ waɪld/

Definition

Behaving in a wild or uncontrolled manner; indulging excessively or without restraint.

Examples

When the concert started, the crowd went hog-wild singing along to every song.
They were hog-wild with excitement after winning the championship.
After eating all the sweets at the party, the kids were running around hog-wild.

Meaning

The term ‘hog-wild’ describes a situation where someone is acting madly, recklessly, or with unrestrained enthusiasm. It can refer to both fun-filled antics and irresponsible behavior.