Topsy-turvy (Adverb)
Meaning 1
In a disordered manner; "they were piled up higgledy-piggledy".
Examples
- The kids had left their toys scattered topsy-turvy all around the playroom.
- The books on the shelf were stacked topsy-turvy, making it difficult to find what we needed.
- When the storm passed, the patio furniture was lying topsy-turvy across the yard.
- The boxes were filled topsy-turvy with clothes and household items, with no clear organization.
- After the movers left, our furniture was arranged topsy-turvy in the new living room.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
In disorderly haste; "we ran head over heels toward the shelter".
Examples
- Everyone ran topsy-turvy down the hill during the chaotic evacuation.
- The children played topsy-turvy in the muddy puddles on a rainy afternoon.
- The team reorganized the warehouse topsy-turvy to accommodate new storage needs.
- As the fire alarm blared, employees rushed topsy-turvy out of the burning building.
- During the earthquake drill, students exited the room topsy-turvy in mock panic.