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topsy-turvy

[ top-see-tur-vee ]

adverb

  1. with the top where the bottom should be; upside down.
  2. in or into a reversed condition or order.
  3. in or into a state of confusion or disorder.


adjective

  1. turned upside down; inverted; reversed:

    a topsy-turvy reflection.

  2. confused or disorderly:

    a topsy-turvy classroom.

noun

plural topsy-turvies.
  1. inversion of the natural order.
  2. a state of confusion or disorder.

topsy-turvy

/ ˈ³ÙÉ’±è²õɪˈ³Ùɜ˱¹Éª /

adjective

  1. upside down
  2. in a state of confusion
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. in a topsy-turvy manner
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a topsy-turvy state
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ³Ù´Ç±ès²â-³Ù³Ü°ùv¾±Â·±ô²â adverb
  • ³Ù´Ç±ès²â·³Ù³Ü°ùv¾±Â·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of topsy-turvy1

1520–30; perhaps variant of top syd turvye topside down (with loss of d before t ); turvy, variant of tervy, equivalent to obsolete terve to turn over (cognate with Old High German zerben ) + -y 1
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of topsy-turvy1

C16: probably from tops, plural of top 1+ obsolete tervy to turn upside down; perhaps related to Old English tearflian to roll over
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Example Sentences

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There are still opportunities to impress Wiegman but time is running out - and following this topsy-turvy double header with Belgium, the England manager has plenty to think about.

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A solitary point in the final end proved decisive for world number one Bruce Mouat's rink, who beat Sweden and Canada to reach the gold medal match after a topsy-turvy round-robin stage.

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The young Dane was United's most impressive player in the topsy-turvy draw at Everton, with 17 final-third touches and four crosses.

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