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Definition disorderly in British English

disorderly adjective

adjective
/dɪsˈɔː(r)də(r)li/
1

not tidy

Example

The books were stacked in a disorderly pile on his desk.

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2

behaving in a noisy or violent way

Example

She admitted conducting herself in a disorderly manner.

Example

He was fined £50 for being drunk and disorderly.

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Definition disorderly in British English