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skelter

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Verb — To hurry or scurry off in a disorderly rush.

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Etymology

Related to the phrase "helter-skelter," meaning in disorderly haste.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “skelter” mean?

The word “skelter” means to hurry or scurry off in a disorderly rush. In plain terms, to rush about in a chaotic, hurried way.

How do you use “skelter” in a sentence?

Here is “skelter” used in a sentence: “The children skeltered off down the hill, laughing the whole way.”

What part of speech is “skelter”?

“Skelter” is a verb.

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