Meaning of helter-skelter in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌhɛltərˈskɛltər/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   helter-skelter

   Definitions

   1. lacking a visible order or organization

   Synonyms

   • disorganized
   • disorganised
2. 2. with undue hurry and confusion

   Examples

   • « a helter-skelter kind of existence with never a pause »
   • « a pell-mell dash for the train »

   Synonyms

   • hurried

3. Adverb

   helter-skelter

   Definitions

   1. haphazardly

   Examples

   • « the books were piled up helter-skelter »