disorderly

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From disorder +‎ -ly or from dis- +‎ orderly.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪsˈɔː.də.li/
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Adjective[edit]

disorderly (comparative more disorderly, superlative most disorderly)

  1. Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.
    The books and papers are in a disorderly state.
  2. Not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind.
  3. Not complying with the restraints of order and law; unruly; lawless.
    disorderly people; disorderly assemblies
  4. (law) Offensive to good morals and public decency.
    a disorderly house

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Noun[edit]

disorderly (plural disorderlies)

  1. A person who acts in a disorderly manner.
    • 1843, Parliamentary Papers, volumes 25-26, page 140:
      The police are allowed one shilling a-head upon all disorderlies who are discharged by the magistrates upon payment of expenses. The number so discharged are about a third of the number in custody.

Adverb[edit]

disorderly (comparative more disorderly, superlative most disorderly)

  1. In a confused or lawless manner.

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