higgledy-piggledy
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Definition of higgledy-piggledy
: in a confused, disordered, or random manner tiny hovels piled higgledy-piggledy against each other— Edward Behr
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higgledy-piggledy
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English Language Learners Definition of higgledy-piggledy
: in a messy way : without order
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adverb or adjectiveKids Definition of higgledy-piggledy
: in a messy way : topsy-turvy Clothes were scattered higgledy-piggledy. Their apartment was higgledy-piggledy.
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