Definition of "wildcatters" []

• Plural form of wildcatter. (noun)

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• "The arrival of suddenly wealthy miners and oil-wildcatters from the West — men who didn't care for clubby New York society — suddenly sullied the playgrounds of New York's wealthy, showing up at Saratoga and winning races."
• ""I don't think the threat of a double-dip recession will stop many companies from hiring," said Jeff Eshelman, spokesman for the trade group of oil and gas producers, once known as "wildcatters.""
• "While this precious pair of "wildcatters" are thus employed, a good opportunity is given us to describe their retreat."