D defs.my
Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Helter-skelter

/hĕlˌ-tẽrs-kĕl'-tẽr/ · Hel·ter-skel·ter · IPA /ˌhɛltɚˈskɛltɚ/
01 adv. In hurry and confusion; without definite purpose; irregularly.
  1. 1.
    In hurry and confusion; without definite purpose; irregularly.[Colloq.]
    Helter-skelter have I rode to thee.” Shak.
    “A wistaria vine running helter-skelter across the roof.” — J. C. Harris.