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
Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
It’s been a topsy-turvy start to 2025 for the stock market.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
The lack of unity and communication within the New York Jets organization could not have been symbolized more fittingly before the last kickoff of a topsy-turvy campaign.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
It’s been a topsy-turvy last year for the euro zone with its largest economies, Germany and France, seeing political and economic turbulence that means neither has a budget in place for 2025.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
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The heart of Mythic Quest has always been the dynamic, topsy-turvy relationship between Ian and Poppy (Charlotte Nicdao).
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
It’s been a topsy-turvy start to 2025 for the stock market.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
The lack of unity and communication within the New York Jets organization could not have been symbolized more fittingly before the last kickoff of a topsy-turvy campaign.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
It’s been a topsy-turvy last year for the euro zone with its largest economies, Germany and France, seeing political and economic turbulence that means neither has a budget in place for 2025.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topsy-turvy
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Tkachuk brothers’ offense generation The Tkachuk brothers are well known for their innate ability to generate chances thanks to their chaotic playstyle and affinity for going to the dirty areas.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Critics call them a chaotic attack that will have lasting impacts on America.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2025
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The trail from the bay leading to the preserve’s entrance is rough, rocky and messy.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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All of them fled Afghanistan with their families for Pakistan, sometime after the messy withdrawal of the U.S. military in 2021.—
Belinda Luscombe,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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Build your strategy around results Showing up to your laptop without a plan will leave you confused, tired and unsure about the next step.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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For many, the frenetic nature of the firings has left them confused – and even days later – without a full accounting of their termination.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Topsy-turvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topsy-turvy. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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