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higgledy-piggledy

hig·gle·dy-pig·gle·dy [ hìgg'ldee pígg'ldee ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
disorganized: disorganized and messy



adverb 
Definition:
 
messily: in a disorganized, messy state

[Late 16th century. Probably < the idea of pigs being messy, or being huddled together when herded]
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