A new language, a new life
/ English Dictionary

HELTER-SKELTER

Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

With undue hurry and confusionplay

Example:

a pell-mell dash for the train

Synonyms:

helter-skelter; pell-mell

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

hurried (moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Lacking a visible order or organizationplay

Synonyms:

chaotic; helter-skelter

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

disorganised; disorganized (lacking order or methodical arrangement or function)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Haphazardlyplay

Example:

the books were piled up helter-skelter

Synonyms:

every which way; helter-skelter

Classified under:

Adverbs

Credits




YOU MAY ALSO LIKE


© 2000-2024 Titi Tudorancea Learning | Titi Tudorancea® is a Registered Trademark | Terms of use and privacy policy | Contact