SINCE 1828
arsy-varsy
adverb
ar·sy-var·sy
| \ ¦ärsēˈvärsē\
variants:
or arsy-versy \ -ˈvər- \
Definition of arsy-varsy
(Entry 1 of 2)
: backside forward : head over heels : topsy-turvy
knocked him arsy-varsy
arsy-varsy
adjective
variants:
or arsy-versy \ ¦⸗⸗¦⸗⸗ \
Definition of arsy-varsy (Entry 2 of 2)
: upside down : topsy-turvy
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