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How is pell mell used as a verb?

"Pell-mell" is generally considered an adverb, meaning in a confused or hurried manner, rather than a verb. However, it can be used as a verb in very informal contexts, usually with the meaning of to rush or move in a disorderly way.

Here are some examples:

* "They pell-melled out of the building when the fire alarm went off." (This uses the verb "pell-mell" to describe the chaotic movement of people)

* "The kids pell-melled through the house, knocking over furniture and screaming." (Again, this uses the verb "pell-mell" to describe a hurried and disorderly movement)

It's important to note that using "pell-mell" as a verb is considered highly informal, and may not be appropriate for all contexts. It is more common to use "rush" or "hurry" as verbs to convey a similar meaning.

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