Something all jumbled up or in disarray.
Higgledy-piggledy
Example Sentences
"It was absolutely Higgledy-piggledy!"
"That's a bit Higgledy-piggledy, isn't it?"
Etymology & History
British disorderly, confused. Rhyming reduplication. British disorder description from 1590s. Playful British chaos terminology. Reflects British linguistic creativity.
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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