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pell-mell Definition

pell·-mell (pelmel)

adverb, adjective

  1. in a jumbled, confused mass or manner; without order or method
  2. in wild, disorderly haste; headlong

Etymology: Fr pêle-mêle < OFr pesle mesle, redupl. < mesler, to mix

noun

a jumble; confusion; disorder

pell-mell Synonyms

pell-mell

modif.

impetuously, hurriedly, indiscreetly; see foolishly, rashly.

pell-mell Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • drive: He drives pell-mell out of Washington because of air raid dangers, onto his estate, then back to Washington... .

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