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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HIXY-PIXY, adv. In confusion, topsy-turvy (Ags., Per. 1957).Lnk. 1929 D. Allan The Deans 44:
He's got 'em all hixy-pixy. His mind's untidy.