higgledy-piggledy
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Meaning · English
In utter disorder or confusion; mixed up.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I can't find your memo since my desk is all higgledy-piggledy.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “higgledy-piggledy” mean?
In utter disorder or confusion; mixed up.
Is “higgledy-piggledy” formal or informal?
higgledy-piggledy is generally slang.