pell mell
/ˌpɛlˈmɛl/
adverb
- In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
- Papers flew pell-mell across the office when the window blew open.
- The children dashed pell-mell into the playground as soon as the bell rang.
- When the fire alarm rang, everyone ran pell-mell toward the exits.
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adjective
- Characterized by confusion, haste, or disorder.
- The pell-mell evacuation left belongings scattered everywhere.
- The pell-mell construction of the new neighborhood resulted in many unfinished houses.
- After the pell-mell rush of the holiday season, she enjoyed a quiet weekend.
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