wild as a Tuckernuck steer
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Wild, reckless, harum-scarum.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
“Sounds wild as a Tuckernuck steer,” he observed. “What brings Peleg here now, Sister Abby? Thee said his last letter told thee of his fine new job ..."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wild as a Tuckernuck steer” mean?
Wild, reckless, harum-scarum.
Is “wild as a Tuckernuck steer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.