helter-skelter

English

Etymology

From helter + skelter.

Adverb

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

1. In confused, disorderly haste

Adjective

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

1. Carelessly hurried and confused

See also

• willy-nilly
• pell-mell

Noun

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

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