Definition of topsy-turvy Topsy-turvy
/tɑˈpsitɚˈvi/ - [tapseetervee] - top•sy•tur•vy
We found 6 definitions of topsy-turvy from 3 different sources.
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What does topsy-turvy mean?
WordNet
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| topsy-turvy - in utter disorder; "a disorderly pile of clothes" | ||
| disorderly, higgledy-piggledy, hugger-mugger, jumbled | ||
| untidy not neat and tidy; "careless and untidy in her personal habits"; "an untidy living room"; "untidy and casual about money" | ||
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| topsy-turvy - in disorderly haste; "we ran head over heels toward the shelter" | ||
| head over heels, heels over head, topsy-turvily, in great confusion | ||
| topsy-turvy - in a disordered manner; "they were piled up higgledy-piggledy" | ||
| higgledy-piggledy | ||
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Wiktionary 
- topsy-turvy (Adverb)
Backwards or upside-down; disorderly; chaotically. - topsy-turvy (Adjective)
Backwards or upside-down; disorderly; chaotic.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- topsy-turvy (adv.)
In an inverted posture; with the top or head downward; upside down; as, to turn a carriage topsy-turvy.
