Haywire and Wud

Haywire

Haywire adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.
Usage example: she gradually went haywire after the tragic death of her husband

Wud and haywire are semantically related. (Scottish) In some cases you can use "Wud" instead an adjective "Haywire".

Wud

Wud adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.
Usage example: an old miser whose obsession with money had driven him wud

Haywire and wud are semantically related. You can use "Haywire" instead an adjective "Wud".
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