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Word of the Day 04/14/19 Skimble-Scamble

Skimble-Scamble (adjective)
skimble-scamble or skim·ble-skam·ble [skim-buh l-skam-buh l; skim-uh l-skam-uh l]


adjective
1. rambling; confused; nonsensical: a skimble-scamble explanation.


Origin: First recorded in 1590–1600; gradational reduplication of dial. scamble to struggle, trample

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