Topsy-turvy
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Meanings of Topsy-turvy
Adjective
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When something is upside-down or not in the right order.
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When things are all mixed up and not neat.
Verb
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To turn something upside down or make it messy.
Adverb
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In an upside-down way.
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In a messy or jumbled way.
Explanation of the word: Topsy-turvy
Topsy-turvy means everything is turned around or upside down. Imagine if your room was all messy and nothing was where it should be!
Translations for the word: Topsy-turvy
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Topsy-turvy
The word 'topsy-turvy' means something is in a state of confusion or disorder, like when things are turned upside down.
You pronounce 'topsy-turvy' like this: TOP-see-TUR-vee.
The word 'topsy-turvy' comes from the 16th century and is a playful way of saying things are mixed up or turned around.
The word 'topsy-turvy' in Kannada is 'ಮರುಗಟ್ಟಿದ' (Marugaṭṭida).