Hog wild Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɑɡ/ /ˈwaɪɫd
HAWG-WYLD
hˈɒɡ/ /wˈaɪld
HOG-WYLD
Definition
To behave in a very wild, uncontrolled, or excited way, often with lots of energy and without thinking about rules or limits.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression, often used in American English. Commonly appears as 'go hog wild' or 'went hog wild.' Used for people or groups acting crazily, especially with excitement, shopping, or partying. Not literal; avoid in formal situations.
Spanish: fuera de control - desbocadoPortuguese (BR): desenfreado - doidoPortuguese (PT): desenfreado - doidoChinese (Simplified): 失控 - 疯狂Chinese (Traditional): 失控 - 瘋狂Hindi: काबू से बाहर - बिलकुल पागलArabic: مجنون تماماً - خارج عن السيطرةBengali: নিয়ন্ত্রণহীন - একদম পাগলRussian: буйный - неуправляемыйJapanese: 暴走した - 我を忘れてVietnamese: quá khích - không kiểm soátKorean: 통제 불능 - 미쳐 날뛰는Turkish: kontrolden çıkmış - çılgıncaUrdu: قابو سے باہر - پاگل پن میںIndonesian: tak terkendali - gila-gilaan
Example Sentences
She went hog wild at the party last night.
basic
The kids went hog wild when the ice cream truck arrived.
basic
Don’t go hog wild with your spending.
basic
When the sale started, shoppers went hog wild grabbing all the deals.
natural
Every time there’s pizza, my friends go hog wild.
natural
He went hog wild decorating the house for Halloween—there are spiders everywhere!
natural