English adjective: topsy-turvy | |||
1. | topsy-turvy in utter disorder | ||
Samples | A disorderly pile of clothes. | ||
Synonyms | disorderly, higgledy-piggledy, hugger-mugger, jumbled | ||
Similar | untidy | ||
Antonyms | tidy | ||
English adverb: topsy-turvy | |||
1. | topsy-turvy in a disordered manner | ||
Samples | They were piled up higgledy-piggledy. | ||
Synonyms | higgledy-piggledy | ||
2. | topsy-turvy in disorderly haste | ||
Samples | We ran head over heels toward the shelter. | ||
Synonyms | head over heels, heels over head, in great confusion, topsy-turvily | ||