haywire
/ˈheɪ.waɪ.ə(ɹ)//ˈheɪ.waɪɚ/
noun
- 1
Wire used to bind bales of hay.
Synonyms
adjective
- 1
Roughly-made, unsophisticated, decrepit (from the use of haywire for temporary repairs).
- 2
Behaving erratically or uncontrollably, especially of a machine or mechanical process; usually used with the verb "go".
“It was working fine until it went haywire and wouldn't stop printing blank sheets.”
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