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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Republican lawmakers called the chaotic exit one of the darkest moments of Biden's administration.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Streets pulse with music, laughter, and a packed calendar of events, creating an electric atmosphere that draws both locals and visitors into one joyous and chaotic rhythm.—
Joyce Onuorah,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2025
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The couple split in 2023 with the dispute expanding over the following year into a messy and public ordeal.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Biology is complex and messy, and often defies easy categorization.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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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 29 Jan. 2025.
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