adv. [ An onomat&unr_;poetic word. Cf. G. holter-polter, D. holder de bolder. ] In hurry and confusion; without definite purpose; irregularly. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Helter-skelter have I rode to thee. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
A wistaria vine running helter-skelter across the roof. J. C. Harris. [ 1913 Webster ]