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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)

  1. In confused, disorderly haste

Adjective

helter-skelter (comparative more helter-skelter, superlative most helter-skelter)

  1. Carelessly hurried and confused

See also

Noun

helter-skelter (countable and uncountable, plural helter-skelters)

  1. confusion or turmoil
  2. (Britain) A helical fairground slide