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Webster 1913 Edition
Helter-skelter
Hel′ter-skel′ter
,adv.
[An onomat[GREEK]poetic word. Cf. G.
holter-polter
, D. holder de bolder
.] In hurry and confusion; without definite purpose; irregularly.
[Colloq.]
Helter-skelter
have I rode to thee. Shakespeare
A wistaria vine running
helter-skelter
across the roof. J. C. Harris.
Webster 1828 Edition
Helter-skelter
HELTER-SKELTER
, cant words denoting hurry and confusion. [L. hilariter and celeriter.]Definition 2024
helter-skelter
helter-skelter
English
Adverb
helter-skelter (comparative more helter-skelter, superlative most helter-skelter)
- In confused, disorderly haste
Adjective
helter-skelter (comparative more helter-skelter, superlative most helter-skelter)
See also
Noun
helter-skelter (countable and uncountable, plural helter-skelters)