Pell-mell

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Informal Usage

Most common in casual speech; not suitable for formal writing.

Kids playing tag outside were running pell-mell.

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Chaos Implied

Implies a lack of control or order, often used in urgent situations.

The shoppers entered the store pell-mell on Black Friday.

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Physical Activity

Often describes physical movement marked by speed and confusion.

As the bell rang, students left the classroom pell-mell.