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wile out

C1 slang inseparable intransitive

An alternative spelling of 'wild out'; to behave in a chaotic, energetic, or unrestrained way.

In plain English

To act crazy and out of control, in either an exciting or scary way.

What does "wile out" mean?

2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.

1 C1 idiomatic slang

(Slang) To behave in a loud, energetic, and uncontrolled way, especially in celebration.

"Everyone was wiling out at the concert — it was the best night of the summer."

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2 C1 idiomatic slang

(Slang) To react with sudden aggression or irrational behaviour.

"Don't wile out on me — I was just asking a question."

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Usage tip

Alternative spelling variant of 'wild out', common in online writing and African American Vernacular English (AAVE). The two forms are effectively interchangeable. More frequently written than spoken. Found in social media and hip-hop lyrics.

Words that pair with "wile out"

Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.

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How to conjugate "wile out"

The five tense forms you'll use most often.

Base
wile out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
wiles out
he/she/it
Past simple
wiled out
yesterday
Past participle
wiled out
have + pp
-ing form
wiling out
continuous

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