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Definition of: topsy-turvy
(top′sē·tûr′vē) adverb
Upside–down; hind side before; in utter confusion.
—adjective Being in an upset or disordered condition; upside–down.
—noun A state of confusion; disorder; chaos. [Earlier topsy–tervy, topsy–tirvy, prob. <TOP1 + obs. terve, tirve turn, overturn]
—top′sy–tur′vi·ly adverb
—top′·sy–tur′vi·ness noun
—top′sy–tur′vy·dom noun
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