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higgledy-piggledy
Definitions
(Noun) something that is not in order; the state of confusing disorderliness and so on.Usage: It was not pleasing to the eye when we got to the scene of higgledy-piggledy.
(Adjective) Randomly switching from one poorly done or unfinished action to the next, resulting in a haphazard outcome of the project; a jumbled combination; making no sense.
(Expression) A mess; disorderly.
Usage: The little shop was all higgledy-piggledy inside.
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