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higgledy–piggledy

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adverb hig·gle·dy–pig·gle·dy \ˌhi-gəl-dē-ˈpi-gəl-dē\

Definition of higgledy–piggledy

  1. :  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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Definition of higgledy–piggledy for English Language Learners

  • : in a messy way : without order

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higgledy–piggledy

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adverb or adjective hig·gle·dy–pig·gle·dy \ˌhi-gəl-dē-ˈpi-gəl-dē\

Definition of higgledy–piggledy for Students

  1. :  in a messy way :  topsy-turvy Clothes were scattered higgledy-piggledy. Their apartment was higgledy-piggledy.

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