Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

higgledy-piggledy

Adjective
/ˌhɪɡ.əl.di ˈpɪɡ.əl.di/
Definition
In a disorganized or chaotic manner.
Examples
  • The notes were all higgledy-piggledy on the desk, making it hard to find what I needed.
  • After the party, the living room looked higgledy-piggledy, with chairs and decorations scattered everywhere.
Meaning
The term refers to something that is in a jumble or not arranged in any particular order.
Synonyms
  • Disorganized
  • Chaotic
  • Jumbled