Complete Definition of "helter-skelter"

English
Etymology
From helter + skelter.

Adverb
en-adv

  1. In confused, disorderly haste

Adjective
en-adj

  1. Carelessly hurried and confused

See also
willy-nilly
pell-mell

Noun
en-noun|-

  1. Confusion or turmoil
  2. UK A helical fairground slide

Category:English adverbs

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