helter-skelter

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From helter + skelter.

Adverb [edit]

helter-skelter (comparative more helter-skelter, superlative most helter-skelter)

  1. In confused, disorderly haste

Adjective [edit]

helter-skelter (comparative more helter-skelter, superlative most helter-skelter)

  1. Carelessly hurried and confused

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Noun [edit]

helter-skelter (countable and uncountable; plural helter-skelters)

  1. confusion or turmoil
  2. (UK) A helical fairground slide
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