arsy-varsy

1 of 2

adverb

ar·​sy-var·​sy

¦ärsēˈvärsē

variants or arsy-versy

-ˈvər-

: backside forward : head over heels : topsy-turvy

knocked him arsy-varsy

arsy-varsy

2 of 2

adjective

variants or arsy-versy

¦⸗⸗¦⸗⸗

: upside down : topsy-turvy

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

reduplication (probably influenced by Latin versus) of arsy, from arse entry 1 + -y

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