topsy-turvy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite in utter disorder
    disorderly; jumbled; higgledy-piggledy; hugger-mugger.
    • a disorderly pile of clothes
  2. adverb in a disordered manner
    higgledy-piggledy.
    • they were piled up higgledy-piggledy
  3. adverb in disorderly haste
    head over heels; heels over head; topsy-turvily; in great confusion.
    • we ran head over heels toward the shelter

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