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wile out

C1 slang inseparable intransitive
In simple words

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

Meanings

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."

Grammar: inseparable
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."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

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.

Commonly used with

party crowd show game moment

Forms

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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Synonyms

wild out go wild lose control act out cut loose go crazy

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