as in chaotic
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
the office is still topsy-turvy even though we moved in months ago
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Recent Examples of topsy-turvy
Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Upon his twenty-first birthday, he is freed and comes ashore to join society and find a bride, but as with all Gilbert and Sullivan pieces, topsy-turvy hijinks ensue, this time as a result of some improbable calendrical technicalities.
—Christian Lewis, Variety, 25 Apr. 2025
In their graves, G&S must be turning topsy-turvy with delight.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025
Watkins is Villa’s top scorer with 15 league goals, yet that fails to disguise a topsy-turvy period.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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While it’s been a topsy-turvy season for the South London club, starting poorly and gradually building some form, Wharton—injured during the middle section of the campaign—has long shown ability.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Upon his twenty-first birthday, he is freed and comes ashore to join society and find a bride, but as with all Gilbert and Sullivan pieces, topsy-turvy hijinks ensue, this time as a result of some improbable calendrical technicalities.
—Christian Lewis, Variety, 25 Apr. 2025
In their graves, G&S must be turning topsy-turvy with delight.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025
Watkins is Villa’s top scorer with 15 league goals, yet that fails to disguise a topsy-turvy period.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topsy-turvy
Adjective
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The 2021 withdrawal was unacceptably chaotic and bloody, the takeover by the Taliban shameful, but that war is now over.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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No dogs will be allowed because Matthews didn’t want dogs’ first experience at the facility to be chaotic and filled with stress.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Felix, a neat freak, moves in with his messy best friend Oscar following his divorce, and their relationship is put to the test — and then some.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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There, Parker stuck to her middle part, messy waves and played with pattern clashing, wearing a button-up, floral midi dress under a turquoise jacket decoarted in white polka dots.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The audio proves otherwise as the recordings show Biden was confused, rambling, and couldn’t even remember when his son Beau died.—
Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
21 May 2025
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Photos showed the group seemingly confused about what was happening during the moment.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Topsy-turvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topsy-turvy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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