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Webster 1913 Edition


Topsy-turvy

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
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Topsy-turvy

TOPSY-TUR'VY

,
adv.
In an inverted posture; with the top or head downwards; as, to turn a carriage topsy-turvy.

Definition 2024


topsy-turvy

topsy-turvy

See also: topsyturvy and topsy turvy

English

Adjective

topsy-turvy (comparative topsy-turvier, superlative topsy-turviest)

  1. Backwards or upside-down
  2. disorderly; chaotic.

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Adverb

topsy-turvy (comparative more topsy-turvy, superlative most topsy-turvy)

  1. Backwards or upside-down
  2. disorderly; chaotically.

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