What does higgledy-piggledy mean?
Definitions for higgledy-piggledy
ˈhɪg əl diˈpɪg əl dihig·gledy-pig·gledy
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Princeton's WordNet
disorderly, higgledy-piggledy, hugger-mugger, jumbled, topsy-turvyadverb
in utter disorder
"a disorderly pile of clothes"
higgledy-piggledy, topsy-turvyadverb
in a disordered manner
"they were piled up higgledy-piggledy"
Wiktionary
higgledy-piggledyadverb
In a confused, disordered, or random way.
higgledy-piggledyadjective
In utter disorder or confusion; mixed up.
I can't find your memo since my desk is all higgledy-piggledy.
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higgledy-piggledy
Higgledy-piggledy refers to a state of confusion, disorder or randomness. It is often used to depict a chaotic arrangement or situation. This term is generally used to describe things, situation or process that lacks organization or coherence.
Webster Dictionary
Higgledy-piggledyadverb
in confusion; topsy-turvy
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Higgledy-piggledy
hig′l-di-pig′l-di, adv. and adj. topsy-turvy: (coll.) upside down. [A word coined to express a meaningless jumble.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of higgledy-piggledy in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of higgledy-piggledy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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