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Higgledy-piggledy

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Meanings of Higgledy-piggledy

Adjective

  • All mixed up and messy; not in order.

Noun

  • A big mess or jumble where things are all mixed up.

Adverb

  • In a confused or messy way.

Explanation of the word: Higgledy-piggledy

Higgledy-piggledy is a fun way to say that things are messy or jumbled. Imagine if your room had clothes, toys, and books all mixed together!

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Translations for the word: Higgledy-piggledy

hindi
हिगल्डी-पिगल्डी (higgledy-piggledy)

higgledy-piggledy

गड़बड़ (gadbad)

gadbad

उलझन (uljhan)

uljhan

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Higgledy-piggledy

What does 'higgledy-piggledy' mean?
Higgledy-piggledy means something that is mixed up or in a messy order.
How do you pronounce 'higgledy-piggledy'?
You pronounce it like this: hig-uhl-dee pig-uhl-dee.
What is the origin of the word 'higgledy-piggledy'?
The word 'higgledy-piggledy' comes from the 16th century and is thought to be a playful way of describing something that is jumbled or chaotic.
What is the meaning of 'higgledy-piggledy' in Kannada?
The word 'higgledy-piggledy' in Kannada is 'ಅಕ್ರಮ' (Akrama).