First Known Use: 1598
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higgledy–piggledy
adverb hig·gle·dy–pig·gle·dy \ˌhi-gəl-dē-ˈpi-gəl-dē\
: in a messy way : without order
Full 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
adverb or adjective hig·gle·dy–pig·gle·dy \ˌhi-gəl-dē-ˈpi-gəl-dē\
Definition of HIGGLEDY-PIGGLEDY for Kids
: in a messy way : topsy-turvy <Clothes were scattered higgledy-piggledy.> <Their apartment was higgledy-piggledy.>
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