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Word of the Day: "higgledy-piggledy"

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[mood|giggly] 

higgledy-piggledy \"hi-g&l-dE-'pi-g&l-dE\ adverb/adjective
     : in a confused, disordered, or random manner (adv)
     : topsy-turvy; jumbled (adj)

Etymology:
     Origin unknown. Circa 1598.


This is such a funny word. Just hearing it always makes me laugh no matter what mood I'm in. =)

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