“helter”

The following 3 entries include the term helter.

helter-skelter

adverb

: in undue haste, confusion, or disorder

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helter-skelter

noun

: a disorderly confusion : turmoil

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helter-skelter

adjective

: confusedly hurried : precipitate

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