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