Topsy-turvily (Adverb)
Meaning
In disorderly haste; "we ran head over heels toward the shelter".
Examples
- We were chasing the thieves and running topsy-turvily down the stairs.
- They came running topsy-turvily toward us when the alarm went off.
- Children laughed as they fell and ran topsy-turvily through the puddles on the playground.
- They hurriedly got up, gathering belongings and exiting the vehicle topsy-turvily in all directions.
- It rained suddenly, so the party ended with people scattering and leaving topsy-turvily for home.