Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HIDDIE-GIDDIE, adv. Also hiddygiddie. Topsy-turvy, in a confused or giddy state (Lth. 1808 Jam.). Cf. Hirdy Girdy, id. Also found in Nhb. dial.Fif. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry Storm'd 205:
The Main-kirk rang wi' slaps and smites; Pell-mell, thwack! hiddie-giddie!Sc. 1846 Anon. Muckomachy 46:
Whareby the cart, Wi' sudden start, Flew backwarts, whummlet hiddygiddie.
