ferment vs helter-skelter

ferment

noun
  • A state of agitation or of turbulent change. 

  • Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation. 

  • A gentle internal motion of the constituent parts of a fluid; fermentation. 

  • A catalyst. 

verb
  • To stir up, agitate, cause unrest or excitement in. 

  • To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew. 

helter-skelter

noun
  • Confusion or turmoil. 

  • A helical fairground slide. 

adv
  • In confused, disorderly haste. 

adj
  • Carelessly hurried and confused. 

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