hoggledy-poggledy
hoggledy-poggledy is the alternative form of higgledy-piggledy.
Meaning of higgledy-piggledy
Adjective
higgledy-piggledy (comparative more higgledy-piggledy, superlative most higgledy-piggledy)
- In utter disorder or confusion; mixed up.
- I can't find your memo since my desk is all higgledy-piggledy.
- Synonyms:
- disordered, disorderly, hugger-mugger, jumbled, topsy-turvy, raggle-taggle
Forms of hoggledy-poggledy
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more hoggledy-poggledy |
| superlative | most hoggledy-poggledy |
| Adverb | |
| comparative | more hoggledy-poggledy |
| superlative | most hoggledy-poggledy |
Questions about hoggledy-poggledy
- What is hoggledy-poggledy the alternative form of?
- Hoggledy-poggledy is the alternative form of higgledy-piggledy.
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