Helter-skelter
adverb
In a fast, confused, and uncontrolled way.
He ran helter-skelter down the hill.
Often appears as...
- run helter-skelter
- go helter-skelter
adjective
Having a confused, chaotic or disorderly nature.
A helter-skelter schedule makes it hard to plan properly.
Often appears as...
- helter-skelter pace
- helter-skelter growth
noun
A funfair or amusement park slide that spirals round a high tower.
Kids were having fun on the helter-skelter.
Often appears as...
- ride on the helter-skelter
- queue for the helter-skelter
Usage tips
Modern
adverb
In a fast, confused, and uncontrolled way.
He ran helter-skelter down the hill.
Often appears as...
- run helter-skelter
- go helter-skelter
adjective
Having a confused, chaotic or disorderly nature.
A helter-skelter schedule makes it hard to plan properly.
Often appears as...
- helter-skelter pace
- helter-skelter growth
noun
A funfair or amusement park slide that spirals round a high tower.
Kids were having fun on the helter-skelter.
Often appears as...
- ride on the helter-skelter
- queue for the helter-skelter
Usage tips
Modern
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Unplanned Actions
Use 'helter-skelter' to describe actions done without planning, often leading to chaos.
They packed their bags helter-skelter and missed their flight.
Pro Tip 2/2Sudden Rush
'Helter-skelter' often conveys a sense of sudden and rapid movement.
The crowd moved helter-skelter at the sound of the alarm.
Pro Tip 1/2Unplanned Actions
Use 'helter-skelter' to describe actions done without planning, often leading to chaos.
They packed their bags helter-skelter and missed their flight.
Pro Tip 2/2Sudden Rush
'Helter-skelter' often conveys a sense of sudden and rapid movement.
The crowd moved helter-skelter at the sound of the alarm.
Pro Tip 1/2Unplanned Actions
Use 'helter-skelter' to describe actions done without planning, often leading to chaos.
They packed their bags helter-skelter and missed their flight.
Pro Tip 2/2Sudden Rush
'Helter-skelter' often conveys a sense of sudden and rapid movement.
The crowd moved helter-skelter at the sound of the alarm.
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Quote examples
Vincent Bugliosi
American Author
Helter-Skelter' was the motive for the murders. Manson borrowed that term from a Beatles song on the 'White Album.' In England, helter-skelter is a playground ride. To Manson, helter-skelter meant a war between whites and blacks that the Beatles were in favor of.
Quote examples
John Stockton
American Athlete
Usually for the last play, everyone goes helter-skelter. They go to the wrong spots. They don't do the right thing.
Quote examples
Emily Carr
Canadian Artist
Perfectly ordered disorder designed with a helter-skelter magnificence.
Quote examples
Vincent Bugliosi
American Author
Helter-Skelter' was the motive for the murders. Manson borrowed that term from a Beatles song on the 'White Album.' In England, helter-skelter is a playground ride. To Manson, helter-skelter meant a war between whites and blacks that the Beatles were in favor of.
Quote examples
John Stockton
American Athlete
Usually for the last play, everyone goes helter-skelter. They go to the wrong spots. They don't do the right thing.
Quote examples
Emily Carr
Canadian Artist
Perfectly ordered disorder designed with a helter-skelter magnificence.
Example 1 of 3
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