What does topsy-turvily mean?
Topsy-turvily means In a topsy-turvy manner, chaotically..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
In a topsy-turvy manner, chaotically..
You frighten me a little by the order that is all through you. Even your sins appear to have unity, whereas I keep house topsy-turvily in my innermost being.
While groping her way about, Eve barked her shins against pieces of furniture that seemed to be lying topsy-turvily about.
Use topsy-turvily when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Topsy-turvily means In a topsy-turvy manner, chaotically..
Common synonyms include head over heels, topsy-turvy, heels over head, in great confusion.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
You frighten me a little by the order that is all through you. Even your sins appear to have unity, whereas I keep house topsy-turvily in my innermost being.
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