Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-a-heap
idiomatic expression
/ɪn ə hiːp/
Definition
In a disorganized or messy pile
Examples
- The clothes were left in-a-heap on the floor after the party.
- When the project finished, the leftover materials were discarded in-a-heap.
- He tossed the papers in-a-heap on his desk, making it hard to find anything later.
Meaning
The phrase ‘in-a-heap’ describes a situation where objects, typically materials or belongings, are stacked or thrown together in a disorderly manner, lacking any specific arrangement.
Synonyms
- In a pile
- In a mess
- In a jumble
