Definition of Heltir-skelter
Hel"ter-skel"ter (?), adv. [An
onomat&?;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. Shak.
A wistaria vine running helter-skelter across
the roof. J. C. Harris.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- In confused, disorderly haste
- Carelessly hurried and confused
- Confusion or turmoil
- (British) A helical fairground slide
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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