diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 54861b47..f18cf374 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -79,6 +79,7 @@ It supports as many scripts as you need! Integrate utilities like sxiv (view ima
   - File picker, vim (or neovim) plugin
 - Navigation
   - *Navigate-as-you-type* with auto-select directory
+  - *Wild load* for *navigate-as-you-type*
   - 4 contexts (_aka_ tabs _aka_ workspaces)
   - Bookmarks; pin and visit a directory
   - Familiar, easy shortcuts (arrows, <kbd>~</kbd>, <kbd>-</kbd>, <kbd>@</kbd>)
@@ -213,7 +214,7 @@ optional args:
  -s      string filters [default: regex]
  -S      du mode
  -v      show version
- -w      wild mode
+ -w      wild load
  -h      show help
 ```
 
@@ -339,7 +340,7 @@ When there's a unique match and it's a directory, `nnn` auto selects the directo
 
 This mode takes navigation to the next level when short, unique keypress sequences are possible. For example, to reach `nnn` development directory (located at `~/GitHub/nnn`) from my `$HOME` (which is the default directory the terminal starts in), I use the sequence <kbd>g</kbd><kbd>n</kbd>.
 
-The **_wild mode_** program option can be extremely handy for users who use this mode constantly. The entries are unsorted when the directory loads. Applying filters sorts the entries (with directories on top). Directory color is disabled in this mode.
+The **_wild load_** option can be extremely handy for users who use this mode constantly. The entries are unsorted when the directory loads. Applying filters sorts the entries (with directories on top). Directory color is disabled in this mode.
 
 #### File indicators
 
diff --git a/nnn.1 b/nnn.1
index bda63a7d..f442eb23 100644
--- a/nnn.1
+++ b/nnn.1
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ supports the following options:
         show version and exit
 .Pp
 .Fl w
-        wild mode - entries unsorted on directory load
+        wild load - entries unsorted on directory load
 .Pp
 .Fl h
         show program help and exit
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ allowing continuous navigation. Works best with the \fBarrow keys\fR.
 .br
 When there's a unique match and it's a directory, `nnn` auto selects the directory and enters it in this mode.
 .br
-The \fIwild mode\fR can be extremely handy for users who use the \fInavigate-as-you-type\fR mode constantly. The entries are unsorted when the directory loads. Applying filters sorts the entries (with directories on top). Directory color is disabled in this mode.
+The \fIwild load\fR option can be extremely handy for users who use the \fInavigate-as-you-type\fR mode constantly. The entries are unsorted when the directory loads. Applying filters sorts the entries (with directories on top). Directory color is disabled in this mode.
 .Sh SELECTION MODE
 The absolute path of a single file can be copied to clipboard by pressing \fI^K\fR if
 NNN_COPIER is set (see ENVIRONMENT section below).
diff --git a/scripts/auto-completion/fish/nnn.fish b/scripts/auto-completion/fish/nnn.fish
index 59182b56..02f80246 100644
--- a/scripts/auto-completion/fish/nnn.fish
+++ b/scripts/auto-completion/fish/nnn.fish
@@ -16,4 +16,4 @@ complete -c nnn -s p -r -d 'copy selection to file'
 complete -c nnn -s s    -d 'use substring match for filters'
 complete -c nnn -s S    -d 'start in disk usage analyzer mode'
 complete -c nnn -s v    -d 'show program version and exit'
-complete -c nnn -s w    -d 'wild mode'
+complete -c nnn -s w    -d 'wild load'
diff --git a/scripts/auto-completion/zsh/_nnn b/scripts/auto-completion/zsh/_nnn
index bda285be..20a313fc 100644
--- a/scripts/auto-completion/zsh/_nnn
+++ b/scripts/auto-completion/zsh/_nnn
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ args=(
     '(-s)-s[use substring match for filters]'
     '(-S)-S[start in disk usage analyzer mode]'
     '(-v)-v[show program version and exit]'
-    '(-w)-w[wild mode]'
+    '(-w)-w[wild load]'
     '*:filename:_files'
 )
 _arguments -S -s $args
diff --git a/src/nnn.c b/src/nnn.c
index 88656ad4..a952514a 100644
--- a/src/nnn.c
+++ b/src/nnn.c
@@ -3940,7 +3940,7 @@ static void usage(void)
 		" -s      string filters [default: regex]\n"
 		" -S      du mode\n"
 		" -v      show version\n"
-		" -w      wild mode\n"
+		" -w      wild load\n"
 		" -h      show help\n\n"
 		"v%s\n%s\n", __func__, VERSION, GENERAL_INFO);
 }
diff --git a/src/nnn.h b/src/nnn.h
index 3c4b909f..2104ede7 100644
--- a/src/nnn.h
+++ b/src/nnn.h
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@ static struct key bindings[] = {
 	{ CONTROL('J'),   SEL_BSIZE },
 	/* Toggle sort by time */
 	{ 't',            SEL_MTIME },
-	/* Wild mode */
+	/* Wild load */
 	{ CONTROL('W'),   SEL_WILD },
 	/* Redraw window */
 	{ CONTROL('L'),   SEL_REDRAW },