About The Word Topsy-turvy
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Topsy-turvy Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Topsy-turvy?
[adv] in disorderly haste; "we ran head over heels toward the shelter"
[adv] in a disordered manner; "they were piled up higgledy-piggledy" [adj] in utter disorder; "a disorderly pile of clothes" Synonyms | Synonyms for Topsy-turvy: disorderly | head over heels | heels over head | higgledy-piggledy | higgledy-piggledy | hugger-mugger | in great confusion | jumbled | topsy-turvily | untidy Related Terms | Find terms related to Topsy-turvy: See Also | Topsy-turvy In Webster's Dictionary \Top"sy-tur"vy\, adv. [Earlier topside-turvey,
topsy-tervy; probably for top so turvy; that is, the top as
turvy, as it were turvy; where turvy probably means,
overturned, fr. {AS}. torfian to throw.]
In an inverted posture; with the top or head downward; upside
down; as, to turn a carriage topsy-turvy.
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