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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as in haphazard
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Recent Examples of topsy-turvy
Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
This week, however, has thrown us a few curves—the tax world is a bit topsy-turvy, so buckle up.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
This topsy-turvy Premier League season has given City a chance to salvage its season.
—Joe Prince-Wright, Nbc Sports, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
The flames had torn through everything in their path, including the cash savings many traders hid with their wares in order to keep them out of Zimbabwe’s topsy-turvy banking system.
—Tawanda Karombo, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2024
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By then, the audience already has a grasp on Mabel’s topsy-turvy psychological state, which makes the meal a testament to her competence.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
This week, however, has thrown us a few curves—the tax world is a bit topsy-turvy, so buckle up.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
This topsy-turvy Premier League season has given City a chance to salvage its season.
—Joe Prince-Wright, Nbc Sports, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
The flames had torn through everything in their path, including the cash savings many traders hid with their wares in order to keep them out of Zimbabwe’s topsy-turvy banking system.
—Tawanda Karombo, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topsy-turvy
Adjective
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Spaces brimming with personality that feels intentional and curated, as opposed to chaotic.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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The playful jab sets a humorous tone for what’s sure to be a chaotic day of competition and drama.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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In Final Talks To Join Al Pacino, Jessica Chastain & More In Barry Levinson JFK Thriller 'Assassination' Barry Levinson Signs With Atlas Artists The suit is messy and largely born out of several complicated production agreements signed before Levinson’s involvement in the project.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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The last snap highlighted how messy Ori got, showing Gadot's baby girl covered in cake on her hands and her face.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Those friends are now left angry, confused and with a stinging loss.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Many customers are confused about high-yield savings Confusion abounds.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Topsy-turvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topsy-turvy. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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