Nursery Rhyme Vocabulary

noun a very young child, especially one newly or recently born

adjective of or relating to a baby

adjective in a disordered or jumbled state

adverb in a disordered or jumbled manner

• The books on the shelf were arranged higgledy piggledy, making it difficult to find a specific title.
• After the party, the living room was left higgledy piggledy with empty cups and plates scattered everywhere.
• I tried to organize my closet but it's still higgledy piggledy with clothes all over the place.
• Her thoughts were all higgledy piggledy, making it hard for her to focus on one thing at a time.