Always on the move; in a frenzied manner; jumping around crazily in every direction.
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"Sit still," said the barber to little Billy. "You're moving around like a chicken with its head cut off."
Submitted by acronimous on October 08, 2018
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| like a chicken with its head cut off | In a frantic, disorganized manner. |
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