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TOPSY-TURVILY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does topsy-turvily mean?
• TOPSY-TURVILY (adverb)
The adverb TOPSY-TURVILY has 1 sense:
1. in disorderly haste
Familiarity information: TOPSY-TURVILY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In disorderly haste
Synonyms:
head over heels; heels over head; in great confusion; topsy-turvily; topsy-turvy
Context example:
we ran head over heels toward the shelter
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