helter-skelter

helter-skelter
{adv.} 1. At a fast speed, but in confusion. * /The hatted ball broke Mr. Jones's window, and the boys ran away helter-skelter./ * /When the bell rang, the pupils ran helter-skelter out of the door./ 2. In a confusing group; in disorder. * /The movers piled the furniture helter-skelter in the living room of the new house./ * /Mary fell down and her books, papers, and lunch landed helter-skelter over the sidewalk./ Compare: EVERY WHICH WAY.

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