A carnival/fun fair slide.
Helter-skelter
A carnival/fun fair slide.
Example Sentences
"The kids love the helter-skelter."
"Down the helter-skelter!"
Etymology & History
British in disorderly haste or spiral slide. Reduplication. British chaos and fairground terminology.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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