skimble-scamble
or skim·ble-skam·ble
[ skim-buh l-skam-buh l; skim-uh l-skam-uh l ]
/ ˈskɪm bəlˌskæm bəl; ˈskɪm əlˌskæm əl /
adjective
rambling; confused; nonsensical: a skimble-scamble explanation.
Origin of skimble-scamble
First recorded in 1590–1600; gradational reduplication of dial.
scamble to struggle, trample
Words nearby skimble-scamble
skilly,
skim,
skim milk,
skim off,
skim-read,
skimble-scamble,
skimboard,
skimmed milk,
skimmer,
skimmerton,
skimmia
British Dictionary definitions for skimble-scamble
skimble-scamble
/ (ˈskɪmbəlˈskæmbəl) archaic /
adjective
rambling; confused
noun
meaningless discourse
Word Origin for skimble-scamble
C16: whimsical formation based on dialect
scamble to struggle